BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PECAN CASSEROLE

Butternut Squash and Pecan Casserole image

This recipe was given to me by my aunt and is now a standard in my home by request for holidays and potlucks. It's yummy onion flavor and nut topping go great with ham or turkey.

Provided by emoon

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup cracker crumbs
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup sunflower seeds
¼ cup butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix butternut squash, onion, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, sugar, and egg in a casserole dish.
Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and sunflower seeds in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture. Pour melted butter over crumb topping.
Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumb topping is browned, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 20.3 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 24.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 176.4 mg, Sugar 8.2 g