Best 7 Winter Squash And Bacon Casserole Recipes

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Winter squash and bacon casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold-weather meal. The combination of tender squash, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce makes for a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. This casserole is also very easy to make, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Whether you are looking for a new side dish or a main course, winter squash and bacon casserole is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH ROSEMARY



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A pungent bath of minced garlic and rosemary gives a squash casserole new life, and in turn, this casserole gives new life to your fall and winter tables. It comes from Sarah Leah Chase, a cook on Nantucket, Mass., whose book "Cold-Weather Cooking" is full of good things for the winter holidays. Flouring the squash cubes helps them form a crust, and prevents the casserole from becoming mushy; the whiff of ginger in the coating is barely detectable but adds freshness. Slow-baking the squash turns it tender and sweet.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner

Time 3h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium-size winter squash (such as butternut, delicata, Hubbard or a combination) peeled, seeded and cubed (about 8 cups cubes)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
½ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup finely chopped parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place squash cubes in a large mixing bowl.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch, then whisk in ginger, salt and pepper. Add half the dry ingredients to the squash and toss gently but thoroughly to combine. Add remaining dry ingredients and toss again until evenly coated. Add garlic, parsley, rosemary and 1/3 cup oil. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat.
  • Transfer squash to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish and drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until tender. Uncover and bake until very soft, another 45 to 60 minutes. (The casserole can be cooled and refrigerated at this point for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before resuming.)
  • To finish, brown the top: Turn oven to 350 degrees. (Alternatively, turn oven to 325 degrees with convection, or use the broiler.) Heat squash until sizzling on the bottom and crusty on the top, about 10 minutes. (If reheating from room temperature, it will take longer, 20 to 30 minutes.) Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 187, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 299 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

WINTER SQUASH AND BACON CASSEROLE



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I can't imagine celebrating the holidays without including this comforting casserole on my menu. You can use any sweet variety of winter squash, but delicata is my personal favorite.-Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 cups mashed cooked delicata or butternut squash
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the squash, bacon, cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts :

BACON TOPPED SQUASH CASSEROLE



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The squash have arrived!! My friend and I made this for her family last night (she had never cooked squash before!). They loved it!

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 squash, sliced
1 large onion, chopped (Vidalia is the best)
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

Steps:

  • Boil or Steam squash and onion until tender.
  • Mash, then add salt and pepper.
  • add butter, egg, 1 cup bread crumbs and cheese.
  • Mix and place into a greased 1 quart casserole dish.
  • Sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs and bacon.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

CORN AND WINTER SQUASH WITH SPINACH AND BACON



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Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Corn     Spinach     Butternut Squash     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8 to 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 bacon slices, chopped
2 cups chopped onions
2 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
1 1/2 6-ounce packages baby spinach leaves
1 16-ounce package frozen corn kernels, thawed
6 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Sauté bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Add onions and squash. Sauté until squash is almost tender, about 12 minutes. Add spinach and corn. Toss until spinach wilts and corn is heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

YELLOW SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH BACON



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Make and share this Yellow Squash Casserole With Bacon recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendy0

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
32 ounces yellow squash, sliced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
4 eggs, beaten
salt and pepper
2/3 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Slice squash about 1/4-inch thick; cook in boiling salted water until tender.
  • Fry bacon until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In bacon drippings, brown onions. Add butter, squash, eggs, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until eggs are cooked.
  • In a 2-quart casserole dish, place half of the squash mixture. Sprinkle with half of the crumbled bacon and half of the shredded cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, then bacon and cheese.
  • Bake at 350° until hot and cheese is melted.

SAVORY SUMMER SQUASH WITH BACON



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I love squash but wanted a new recipe with fewer calories. I did a search on flavorful ingredients and came up with a bunch of pasta recipes. So I thought, why not substitute yellow squash for pasta? And it worked! All the ingredients can be prepared in advance and refrigerated until ready to cook. Long, slender young squash make for the best texture.

Provided by Katrinika

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 sweet onion, chopped
2 pounds yellow squash, cut into bite-size pieces
4 pickled artichoke hearts, chopped
2 tablespoons capers with liquid, or more to taste
½ teaspoon crushed fresh rosemary leaves
salt to taste
ground white pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place 2 paper towels on a microwave-safe plate; add bacon and top with another paper towel. Cook in microwave on high until some grease is absorbed, about 30 seconds.
  • Transfer bacon to a deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until crisp, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower heat to medium; stir garlic into bacon and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook and stir until onion is slightly translucent and still firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix squash into onion-bacon mixture; cook and stir until squash is slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Add capers and rosemary; cover skillet and cook, stirring often, until squash is softened but firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and white pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 7.4 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 330.2 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Years ago, our vegetable garden kept us well-supplied all year long. Dad stored huge piles of potatoes and squash in the coldest part of the basement. In winter the squash was so hard. Mother sometimes used an ax to cut it into small pieces for cooking! Her hard work was worth it, because we really enjoyed this wonderful casserole! -Glendora Hauger, Siren, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/2 cup butter, melted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup slivered almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour into a ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients and crumble over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 20g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Butternut squash, delicata squash, or kabocha squash can be used in this casserole. Peel and cube the squash before cooking.
  • Bacon adds a smoky flavor to the casserole. Cook the bacon until crispy before adding it to the other ingredients.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the casserole. Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Parmesan are all good choices.
  • Breadcrumbs add a crunchy topping to the casserole. Use panko breadcrumbs for a crispy topping or regular breadcrumbs for a softer topping.
  • Serve the casserole hot out of the oven. It can be reheated in the oven or microwave.

Conclusion:

Winter squash and bacon casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its creamy, cheesy, and bacon-y flavor, this casserole is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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