Description
Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy gatherings or a weeknight treat. This dish combines sweet, tender butternut squash with rich cream and sharp cheddar cheese, topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs for a delightful crunch. The warm spices create an inviting aroma that beckons everyone to the table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this casserole is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil diced butternut squash in salted water until fork-tender (about 15 minutes). Drain.
- In a blender, combine cooked squash, heavy cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg; blend until smooth.
- Stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking dish and top with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg