Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole: A Cozy, Comforting Dish
A delicious and hearty casserole made with creamy butternut squash and melted cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large pot, boil the butternut squash until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Drain and mash the squash in a bowl.
- Mix in the milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheese until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and goldenbrown.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of milk.
- Feel free to add spices like paprika for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole