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Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

Delicious Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe to Savor

This creamy butternut squash casserole is a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • large bowl
  • large skillet
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • medium bowl

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 9x13-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: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be customized with different cheeses or spices for a unique twist.

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