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Apple Butternut Squash Casserole

Apple Butternut Squash Casserole

Delightful Apple Butternut Squash Casserole combines savory squash and sweet apples for a comforting dish perfect for fall.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Squash and Apples
  • 3 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter for mixing
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Topping
  • 1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter for topping

Equipment

  • Casserole dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel and cube the butternut squash. Core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, toss squash and apples with 3 tbsp melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Spread mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine cornflakes (or panko), 1 tbsp melted butter, and chopped thyme.
  6. Sprinkle topping evenly over the casserole.
  7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until squash is tender and top is golden.
  8. Serve warm with extra thyme garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different apple varieties or add nuts for crunch.

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