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Butternut Squash Casserole

This Butternut Squash Casserole is a cozy and flavorful side dish perfect for holidays or any family meal. The naturally sweet butternut squash is roasted and mashed, then combined with warm spices and topped with a buttery pecan streusel.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Casserole:
  • 3 pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • For the Streusel Topping:
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • ½ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch casserole dish
  • Food processor or potato masher
  • Small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
  3. Roast the Squash:
  4. Toss the butternut squash cubes with olive oil and spread them evenly on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and lightly caramelized.
  5. Mash the Squash:
  6. Transfer the roasted squash to a large bowl or food processor. Mash or blend until smooth.
  7. Prepare the Casserole Mixture:
  8. Mix the mashed squash with melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  9. Assemble the Casserole:
  10. Spread the squash mixture evenly into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  11. Make the Streusel Topping:
  12. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the pecans.
  13. Top and Bake:
  14. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the squash mixture. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.
  15. Serve and Enjoy:
  16. Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. It pairs wonderfully with roasted meats or as a centerpiece for a vegetarian meal.

Notes

Make it Ahead: Prepare the casserole mixture and topping separately, then assemble and bake when ready.
Add More Texture: Include chopped walnuts or crushed pretzels in the topping for extra crunch.