Description
Butternut Squash Casserole is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and flavor to your table. This creamy, savory dish features tender butternut squash enveloped in a rich sauce with crispy, nutty toppings that tantalize the taste buds. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive holiday gatherings, this versatile casserole pleases both vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Easy to prepare, it combines healthy ingredients into a delightful side dish that elevates any meal. With its amazing flavors and textures, this Butternut Squash Casserole will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs and slivered almonds for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onions and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic and thyme for an additional minute.
- Add cubed butternut squash along with chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently until tender-crisp (10-12 minutes).
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- For the topping, mix panko breadcrumbs, slivered almonds, and melted butter; sprinkle on top of the casserole.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg