Description
A creamy and delicious butternut squash casserole with sharp cheddar cheese and warm spices, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Squash: Boil water in large pot. Add cubed butternut squash and cook 15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly.
- Mix Ingredients: Combine cooked squash, heavy cream, garlic powder, nutmeg, and half the cheddar cheese in mixing bowl.
- Assemble Casserole: Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese evenly on top for golden finish.
- Bake: Bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let rest 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Choose squash that feels heavy for its size with unblemished skin for peak ripeness and maximum flavor.
- Drain cooked squash in colander for 5 minutes to remove excess moisture that could make casserole watery.
- Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting and superior flavor results.
- Test doneness by checking if edges bubble actively and top turns golden brown with slight browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285 calories
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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