Best 5 Autumn Butternut Squash Casserole Recipes

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As the autumn leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, it's time to embrace the flavors of the season. Butternut squash is a quintessential fall vegetable, and it takes center stage in this comforting and delicious casserole. With its sweet, nutty flavor and vibrant orange color, butternut squash adds a touch of warmth and coziness to any meal. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or simply looking for a cozy weeknight meal, this autumn butternut squash casserole is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Savory butternut squash casserole with cozy caramelized squash, kale and a cheesy Parmesan topping. Perfect for holidays or a vegetarian main!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1 large (3 1/2 pound) butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and diced into 3/4-inch cubes, divided (about 9 1/2 cups))
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme (divided (rosemary works as well))
2 cloves minced garlic (divided (about 2 tablespoons))
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
12 ounces kale* (tough stems removed and chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces, divided (I used curly kale))
1 medium yellow onion (thinly sliced, divided)
1 cup low sodium vegetable stock or chicken stock (divided)
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs** (or 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a shallow 9x13-inch casserole dish or similar 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Prepare the filling in two batches: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the butternut squash, ½ tablespoon of the rosemary, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until the squash is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. The squash will still be too firm to eat.
  • Next, add half of the kale, half of the onions, and half of the garlic. Cook until the kale and onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the 1/2 cup of the chicken stock, stir, and let cook 1 minute so that the stock reduces slightly.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and with a spoon, prod it into a relatively even layer.
  • Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet, then repeat the above steps with the remaining half of each of the ingredients. Transfer the rest of the filling to the casserole dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the squash is soft when pierced with a sharp knife.
  • While the squash bakes, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the top. Stir to combine.
  • Remove the casserole from the oven, remove the foil, then sprinkle the top evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, return the dish to the oven, then bake uncovered, until the bread crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 8), Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 13 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g

AUTUMN SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This has become a must-have at Thanksgiving. It's so good it tastes like it could be dessert! Even people who don't usually like squash change their mind after trying this. It's a delicious blend of different tastes and textures. I use buttercup squash, but acorn squash can also be used; Jonathan, Rome or other dry apples work best. It can also be made a day ahead of time--just add the cornflake topping and bake the next day.

Provided by NELLIE54914

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds buttercup squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 ½ tablespoons butter
6 cups sliced peeled apples
¼ cup white sugar
1 ½ cups cornflakes cereal, coarsely crushed
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the squash pieces in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; then mash the squash with 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  • Heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in sliced apples and sprinkle with the white sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until barely tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread the apples in a 3-quart casserole. Spoon the mashed squash evenly over the apples.
  • Stir together the cornflakes, pecans, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the squash.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 28.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 192.8 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

AUTUMN BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A delicious streusel topped butternut squash casserole with sauteed apples! Can be prepared ahead. Keep streusel topping separate until ready to bake.

Provided by RMartino

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
¼ cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1 ½ tablespoons butter
6 cups peeled and sliced Red Delicious apples
¼ cup white sugar
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter or spray a 3-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Stir butternut squash, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  • Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in apples and white sugar. Cover skillet and simmer over low heat until apples are barely tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk flour, oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut 1/4 cup butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans.
  • Spread apple mixture into the prepared casserole dish. Spoon butternut squash mixture over apples; sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 142.5 mg, Sugar 23 g

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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When Mom didn't couldn't get sweet potatoes in Zimbabwe, she substituted this creamy casserole, adding sweetness and spice to butternut squash. It soon became a family favorite. -Susan Hansen Auburn, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, beat squash until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients; beat well. Spoon into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

AUTUMN SQUASH & PEPPER CASSEROLE



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Wonderfully aromatic and colorful, as well as delicious and easy. I used peeled, cubed butternut squash to simplify my life.

Provided by MindiLouWho

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs butternut squash
2 large red bell peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
coarse salt
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Cut squash into 1-inch cubes if too large.
  • In a large bowl, toss together squash, bell pepper, olive oil, garlic, parsley, black pepper, and salt to taste. Pour into a 2 quart flat baking dish. Sprinkle parmesan evenly over the top.
  • Bake squash approximately 50 minutes until tender.
  • *Can use cooking spray instead of olive oil. Can use 1 green and 1 red pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.4, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.7, Sodium 75.3, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 4.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For this recipe, butternut squash is ideal due to its sweet and nutty flavor. Look for squash that is firm and free of blemishes.
  • Roast the squash properly: Roasting the butternut squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes its edges. Make sure to cut the squash into evenly sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Don't overcook the squash: Overcooked squash can become mushy and lose its flavor. Roast the squash until it is tender but still slightly firm.
  • Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of the casserole. Use a cheese that melts well and has a strong flavor, such as sharp cheddar or Gruyère.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: This recipe is a great starting point, but feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. Try adding spices like nutmeg or cinnamon, or different vegetables like kale or spinach.

Conclusion:

This autumn butternut squash casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a fall meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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