Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

Name: Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Ingredients: 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 0.5 cup brown sugar; 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup chopped pecans; 2 eggs; 0.5 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoon salt

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My mom always made this acorn squash casserole at Thanksgiving, and everyone loved it! It is a great alternative to candied yams or sweet potato casserole. If you don't use all the topping, you can freeze the rest for future use.

Recipe by Lana

Published on June 18, 2020

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
5 tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped pecans
2 eggs
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Roast squash cut-side up on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and cool, then scoop flesh into a mixing bowl or bowl of a food processor.
Meanwhile, prepare topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Set aside until needed.
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
Beat or process squash flesh until smooth. Add eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well-blended. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar topping mixture over squash.
Bake squash in the preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.

Cook's Tip

As a shortcut, use frozen cooked squash for this recipe. You will need 4 cups of squash. Thaw the squash before combining it with other ingredients.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343	Calories
15g	Fat
52g	Carbs
5g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 226mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 14mg	69%
Calcium 90mg	7%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 633mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.