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Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe
This butternut squash casserole features bacon, chopped nuts and crushed crackers for a savory stuffing-like dish. A deliciously unique dressing recipe that's perfect as a holiday side dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3.5 pounds butternut squash peeled and chopped into ¾ inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5-6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup Chopped Pecans
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped sage
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers about 36 crackers
- 1 cup Half & Half
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Set out a large rimmed baking sheet, a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, and a large skillet. Grease the baking dish and set aside.
- Place the chopped butternut squash onto the rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil. Then salt and pepper liberally. (This is the only time salt is added to the recipe due to the use of bacon, saltine crackers, and Parmesan cheese, so be generous.)
- Spread the cubed butternut squash out into a single layer. Roast in the oven for 30+ minutes until the squash is soft and toasted around the edges.
- Meanwhile, place the skillet over medium heat. Brown the chopped bacon in the skillet. Once crispy, add in the onions and garlic. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes to soften the onions. Then stir in the chopped pecans, sage, and thyme. Sauté another 1 to 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
- Crush the sleeve of saltine crackers with your hands. In a small mixing bowl whisk the half-and-half and eggs together.
- Once the butternut squash comes out of the oven, move it to the greased baking dish. Add in the bacon and onion mixture, and the crushed crackers. Toss well to mix, then spread out and an even layer.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the casserole. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the top is crispy. Serve warm.
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Notes
- Look for pre-chopped butternut squash in the produce department to save time. Fresh is best, but you can also use frozen squash.
- Look for pre-chopped butternut squash in the produce department to save time. Fresh is best, but you can also use frozen squash.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.75cup
Calories
245kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
593mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
14255IU
(285%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.75cup | |
| Calories | 245kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 593mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 14255IU | 285% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.