Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish for fall. This creamy, savory casserole features tender butternut squash roasted to perfection, topped with crunchy pecans and melted cheddar cheese. It’s a delightful blend of flavors that brings warmth and joy to any gathering or cozy night in. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any chilly evening, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends while filling your home with an irresistible aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup raw pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Spread the seasoned squash on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for about 25 minutes until fork-tender.
- Transfer roasted squash to a mixing bowl and stir in heavy cream and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into a greased casserole dish. Top with remaining cheddar cheese and chopped pecans.
- Bake for another 15 minutes until golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg