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

Butternut squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of recipes. One popular way to prepare butternut squash is in a casserole, which is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for the fall and winter months. This Butternut Squash Casserole recipe is a savory and sweet combination of butternut squash, cheese, and a buttery breadcrumb topping that is sure to be a hit at any dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
  • ½ (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • ½ cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 (9x13-inch) casserole

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Put butternut squash in the microwave and cook on high, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and cube. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Combine 3 cups mashed butternut squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs and 1/4 cup melted butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted butter, and brown sugar in a medium bowl; crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown.
  • Nutrition

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 193mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 440mg