Butternut squash casserole

Butternut Squash Casserole

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This recipe for Butternut Squash Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for fall. Made with tender butternut squash, creamy cheese, and a crispy breadcrumb topping, it is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The casserole is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its rich flavors and hearty texture, it will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Keywords: butternut squash, casserole, fall, comfort food, easy to make.

Butternut squash casserole details

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Ingredients:

1 butternut squash (3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch pieces (I use a whole squash, no matter what the size)

1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup milk (I always use 1%)

2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (I always use unbleached)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon coconut flavoring (do not leave this out!)

1/2 cup vanilla wafer crumbs

1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar

In a kettle, cook squash in boiling water (about 1 inch over squash) until very tender, about 20 minutes, and drain well. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, beat squash, 1 stick butter, milk, flour, spices, granulated sugar, eggs, and coconut flavoring with mixer until smooth. Transfer mixture to 2-quart casserole and bake in middle of oven for 50 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine wafer crumbs, brown sugar, and remaining butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle mixture over casserole and bake until just set, 15 to 25 minutes more.

Serves: At least 8 to 12

Note: You can substitute margarine for butter and Egg Beatersfor the eggs. If I use a really big squash, it sometimes takes 2 casserole dishes; it doesn’t seem to affect the taste. I usually cook the mixture for 50 minutes the night before and then put the topping on in the morning and finish baking. Sometimes I skip the vanilla wafer topping if other things at breakfast are particularly sweet.