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Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole with Spinach and Cheese

This Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole is a comforting and vibrant dish with roasted squash, spinach, and a cheesy topping, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 5 tablespoons Crystal butter divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 9 ounce packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • ? teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup gruyere or white cheddar cheese, grated
  • ? cup parmesan cheese, grated
  • ? cup Crystal heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1? cup panko bread crumbs
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • large bowl
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400? F.
  2. In a large bowl, add squash cubes and coat thoroughly with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place squash in a single layer on a baking sheet, and roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saut? onion for 8 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Lower heat to medium and add cooked spinach to onions and garlic. Stir in heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time, until fully incorporated. Add nutmeg and stir. Continue cooking for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Add roasted butternut squash to pan and stir gently to combine.
  5. Transfer mixture to a 9?13-inch baking dish and sprinkle with gruyere and parmesan cheese. Mix gently to incorporate.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons melted butter and breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
  7. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Once done, let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with different cheeses or add protein for extra heartiness. Serve warm for best flavor.

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