BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Baked Butternut Squash Casserole image

Cathy Dwyer came across this squash casserole years ago. The recipe pairs perfectly with pork or chicken, so she serves it often.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups sliced tart apples
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash white pepper
TOPPING:
1/2 cup frosted cornflakes, coarsely crushed
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute apples and sugar in 1 tablespoon butter 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, combine squash, brown sugar, salt, pepper and remaining butter; spoon over apples. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.