How to Make Butternut Squash and Pecan Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the leaves start changing and there's a chill in the air, it's the perfect time to start making some hearty and comforting casseroles. And one of our favorite autumn-inspired dishes is the Butternut Squash and Pecan Casserole. This dish is a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors that will have everyone at the table asking for seconds.

This casserole is the perfect way to make use of the season's bounty of butternut squash. This versatile and nutty-flavored squash is r...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix butternut squash, onion, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, sugar, and egg in a casserole dish.
  • Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and sunflower seeds in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture. Pour melted butter over crumb topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumb topping is browned, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 176mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 230mg