Description
Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy butternut squash topped with a crunchy, golden breadcrumb layer. This dish embodies the essence of comfort food, perfect for gathering around the holiday table. With its harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors enhanced by spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, it promises to be a standout side that will enchant your guests and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil or steam the cubed butternut squash until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain the squash and mash in a mixing bowl with heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, mix toasted nuts with panko breadcrumbs and melted butter for the topping.
- Spread the mashed squash in a greased baking dish, top with breadcrumb mixture, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg