Best 11 Baked Butternut Squash Casserole Recipes

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Baked butternut squash casserole is a comforting, creamy, and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. With tender butternut squash, a rich and creamy sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, this delectable casserole will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a delectable side dish, this recipe is sure to impress.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This delicious butternut squash casserole made with maple syrup, butter and pecans is the perfect side dish for a Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 packages (12 oz each) frozen cooked butternut squash, thawed
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together squash, 1 cup brown sugar, the half-and-half, melted butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and vanilla until well blended. Spoon into casserole.
  • In small bowl, mix flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 46 g, Fat 3, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This delicious recipe combines butternut squash, sugar, milk, vanilla, eggs and margarine to make a creamy casserole you'll be proud to serve.

Provided by Patricia McElroy

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 ½ cups milk
1 cup white sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place squash, cut-sides down, on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven until soft, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Scoop out and mash squash flesh.
  • Stir 3 cups mashed squash, milk, white sugar, eggs, 1/4 cup melted margarine, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt together in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread mixture into an even layer.
  • Bake in the oven until casserole is set, about 45 minutes. Stir brown sugar, pecans, and 1/2 cup melted margarine together in a bowl. Sprinkle pecan mixture over the top of the casserole. Continue baking casserole until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 146.4 mg, Sugar 30.7 g

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Cathy Dwyer came across this squash casserole years ago. The recipe pairs perfectly with pork or chicken, so she serves it often.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sliced tart apples
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
TOPPING:
1/2 cup frosted cornflakes, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute apples and sugar in 1 tablespoon butter 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, combine squash, brown sugar, salt, pepper and remaining butter; spoon over apples. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PASTA CASSEROLE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound short pasta, such as penne, gemelli or trofie
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cups frozen diced butternut squash
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 quart chicken or vegetable stock
1 cup frozen peas
1 jarred roasted red pepper, finely chopped
One 4-ounce log fresh goat cheese, broken into small pieces
1 small head cauliflower, grated on the large holes of a box grater
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water to not quite al dente according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a casserole dish.
  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for a minute or so to slightly soften. Add the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook until the squash has softened, about 5 minutes. Puree in the pot with an immersion blender.
  • Stir the squash mixture into the casserole dish with the pasta, then mix in the peas, red pepper and goat cheese. Cover the pasta mixture with the grated cauliflower, then season with salt and pepper. Top with the mozzarella, Parmesan and half the parsley.
  • Bake until the casserole is browned and bubbling, 40 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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This recipe is in great demand from my friends and family. It tastes similar to sweet potato souffle, with a custard-like texture. Use with any meal that sweet potatoes seem to go with (for example, ham, pork, etc). Yum yum!

Provided by VPMSAVGA

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Preheat 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.
  • In a 9x13 inch casserole dish combine 3 cups mashed butternut squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs and 1/4 cup melted margarine.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set.
  • In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted margarine and brown sugar. Crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 192.9 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

LIGHT BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from a Weight Watchers meeting and it has become one of my most favorite recipes! You could probably make it into a dessert by adding a crisp/crumble topping to it or by serving it over ice cream but I love it all by itself!! (2 points per serving)

Provided by Krista Smith

Categories     Apple

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups butternut squash, cubed into bite size pieces or 20 ounces precut squash
2 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1/4 cup cold light margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash & apples in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Blend rest of ingredients until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle on squash and apples.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 0.8

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE



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If I ask our two girls (ages 7 and 14) what to fix for a special meal, this dish is always requested. I discovered this slightly sweet and crunchy-topped casserole at a church dinner about 10 years ago, and now I take it to potluck dinners and come home with an empty dish! -Julie Jahn, Decatur, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Stir in squash (mixture will be thin). , Pour into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until almost set. , In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Bake casserole as directed without adding topping. Cool; cover and freeze. Freeze topping mixture in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, partially thaw casserole and topping in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Sprinkle topping over casserole and bake until bubbly.

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EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE



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See why everyone is raving about this Easy Butternut Squash Bake. This Easy Butternut Squash Bake includes a great mix of sweet and spicy flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings, about 2/3 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 butternut squash (7 lb.)
1 cup water
4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, in 15x10x1-inch pan. Add water. Bake 40 min. or until squash is tender.
  • Scoop squash flesh into medium bowl; mash well. Add cream cheese, sugar and pepper; mix well. Spoon into 3-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Heat broiler. Top squash mixture with marshmallows; broil, 6 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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I got this from a magazine. I made it, loved it, and ate the whole pan by myself! (In 4 days. HA!) (My husband doesn't like squash.) I will definitely be making this for Thanksgiving for myself!

Provided by Chef Kiddle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Cook squash in water in covered pot. First, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Drain.
  • Beat squash in bowl until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and beat well. Transfer mixture to a 1 1/2 quart baking dish that has been sprayed first with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees for half an hour.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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A warming seasonal dish with a fusion of flavours, perfect for winter evenings

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp paprika
225g sweet potato, cubed
1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
1 butternut squash (about 550g/1lb 4oz), peeled and chopped
400g can chopped tomato
200ml red wine
300ml vegetable stock
75g bulgur wheat
4 spoonfuls Greek yogurt
a little grated vegetarian cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil, then cook onion and garlic for 5-7 mins until the onion is softened. Add the cumin seeds and paprika, then cook for a further 2 mins. Stir in the sweet potato, red pepper and butternut squash and toss with the onion and spices for 2 mins.
  • Pour in the tomatoes, red wine and vegetable stock, season, then simmer gently for 15 mins. Stir in the bulgur wheat, cover with a lid, then simmer for 15 mins more until the vegetables are tender, the bulgur wheat is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Serve in bowls topped with a spoonful of Greek-style yogurt and some grated vegetarian cheddar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.47 milligram of sodium

MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE



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Maple syrup and granola are the perfect complement to sweet butternut squash in this easy side dish.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces (5 to 6 cups)
1/4 cup real maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 to 2 cups Cascadian Farm™ organic maple brown sugar granola (from 17-oz box), crushed
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
  • In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place squash and enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in syrup, softened butter, milk and salt. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into casserole.
  • In medium bowl, mix granola, brown sugar, pecans and melted butter. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 58 g, Fat 3, Fiber 5 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for a butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Roast the squash before mashing it: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and makes it easier to mash.
  • Use a variety of spices: Butternut squash pairs well with a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Don't overcook the casserole: The casserole should be cooked until the squash is tender but not mushy.
  • Serve the casserole warm: Butternut squash casserole is best served warm, with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover squash, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve it. Whether you are looking for a side dish for a special occasion or a comforting meal on a cold night, butternut squash casserole is a great choice.

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