Description
Creamy butternut squash casserole is a comforting dish that combines the sweet, earthy flavor of butternut squash with rich cream and sharp cheddar cheese. Topped with a crunchy breadcrumb layer, this casserole not only warms your soul on chilly evenings but also impresses at family gatherings and potlucks. With its vibrant golden hue and delightful aroma, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add cubed butternut squash and cook for about 15 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Drain the squash and place it in a bowl. Combine with sautéed onions, garlic, heavy cream, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Mash until slightly chunky.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Mix breadcrumbs with an optional sprinkle of cheese; spread over the casserole.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg