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Butternut Squash Bake | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | my favorite #butternutsquash #casserole. This one is like a #souffle with a #RiceKrispies topping. Terrific for #Thanksgiving or #Christmas dinner. #glutenfree

Butternut Squash Bake

Teresa Ambra
This Butternut Squash Bake recipe is spectacular. Butternut squash is stirred into a souffle-type batter and baked. Then after the squash is almost set, a Rice Krispies and pecan streusel topping is added on top. The flavors are outstanding making this perfect for company or holiday dinners like Thanksgiving, Christmas or Easter.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Veggie Side Dish/Casserole
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 431 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large sauce pan with lid to cook butternut squash
  • 1 potato masher
  • 1 colander
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 nut chopper if nuts are not previously diced
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 11x7" or 9x9" glass baking dish
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • 2 wooden spoons

Ingredients
  

FILLING:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream half-and-half or 5-oz. can evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 to 3 cups butternut squash cooked and mashed

STREUSEL TOPPING:

  • 1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup pecans chopped (measure after chopping)
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

FILLING:

  • Peel and seed squash.
  • Cut in cubes and bring to a boil in saucepan.
  • Boil until fork tender.
  • Drain squash in colander.
  • Return butternut squash to large sauce pan and mash with a potato masher.
  • Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer.
  • Beat in eggs, cream and vanilla.
  • Stir in squash (mixture will be thin).
  • Pour into a greased 11x7x2” baking dish.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until almost set.
  • Add streusel topping and bake an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly toast the streusel.

STREUSEL TOPPING:

  • Combine topping ingredients in a small mixing bowl; set aside.
  • Sprinkle streusel topping over casserole after it has baked 45 minutes.
  • Return casserole to the oven for 5-10 minutes or until bubbly.

Notes

NOTE: When doubling the recipe, bake in a 9x13" glass baking dish for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes before adding topping. Bake an additional 10 minutes.
 
NOTE: Preparation time does not include time required to boil and mash butternut squash.
 
NOTE: You cannot add the topping on top of the squash until the casserole bakes almost completely. Otherwise, the topping ingredients will sink into the casserole and you will not be able to see it!
 
Recipe adapted from Taste of Home.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 4gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 6035IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
Keyword butternut squash, casserole, gluten free, side dish, vegetable
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