Description
Roasted Butternut Squash Casserole is a warm, comforting dish that perfectly blends sweet, creamy squash with fragrant spices and a crunchy pecan topping. This easy-to-make casserole is ideal for family gatherings, cozy dinners, or holiday feasts. With its vibrant orange hue and delightful aroma, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a new favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread the seasoned squash evenly in the baking dish and roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top of the casserole and return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes to toast.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg