5 from 6 votes
Butternut Squash Casserole
With its sweet and savory notes, this Butternut Squash Casserole captures all the best fall flavors!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
300 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 prig thyme fresh
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon butter unsalted
- 2 pounds butternut squash peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, nutmeg, minced garlic, thyme, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, and then remove from heat. Let the flavors infuse for 10 minutes.
- Butter a large baking dish. Layer half of the butternut squash slices in the dish, and pour half of the infused cream over the squash. Repeat with the remaining squash and cream. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole. Continue to bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden and the casserole is bubbling.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
111mg
(5%)
Potassium
463mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
13012IU
(260%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 111mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 463mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 13012IU | 260% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.