Description
Thanksgiving Butternut Squash Casserole is a delightful blend of creamy butternut squash, rich spices, and crunchy pecans that will elevate your holiday dining experience. This dish encapsulates the flavors of fall and brings warmth to your Thanksgiving table. With its vibrant colors and comforting texture, it’s perfect for gatherings and guaranteed to impress family and friends. Easy to make ahead of time, this casserole is sure to become a beloved tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed butternut squash (about 1 medium squash)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (dark preferred)
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans (roughly chopped)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil for roasting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Halve the butternut squash, remove seeds, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, and roast until tender (about 25-30 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Scoop out roasted squash flesh into a mixing bowl and blend with the creamy mixture until smooth.
- Transfer to the baking dish, top with toasted pecans, and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg