Description
This recipe offers a delightful squash casserole with a satisfying crunchy topping, perfect for adding texture to your meal. It’s a comforting dish that’s easy to make and brings a touch of homemade warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the crunchy topping:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Steam or boil the cubed butternut squash until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well.
- While the squash is cooking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked squash. Stir in the sautéed onion mixture, milk, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the squash mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and nuts (if using). Mix until the breadcrumbs are evenly coated.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture evenly over the squash mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the casserole is heated through.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use other types of squash like acorn or delicata if preferred.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the squash mixture.
- If you don’t have nuts, simply use breadcrumbs and butter for the topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg