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Butternut Squash Casserole

Indulgent Butternut Squash Casserole for Cozy Nights

Enjoy a heartwarming Butternut Squash Casserole, perfect for cozy gatherings and customizable for various tastes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Shredded
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 3 tablespoons Butter Melted
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • ¼ cup Pecans Chopped, optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Peel, seed, and cube the butternut squash into 1-inch pieces.
  3. Toss cubed squash with olive oil, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Spread squash on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until softened (about 5 minutes).
  6. Add minced garlic, fresh sage, and thyme, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  7. Deglaze the skillet with vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits.
  8. Stir in heavy cream and simmer until slightly thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
  9. Fold in Gruyere cheese until melted, forming a creamy sauce.
  10. Combine roasted squash with the creamy sauce and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  11. Mix melted butter with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  12. Transfer squash mixture to a greased baking dish and top with breadcrumb mixture.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling and golden brown.
  14. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with spices and cheeses for different flavor profiles.

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