SWEET ACORN SQUASH CASSEROLE

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A squash casserole even kids will like! Sweet, with a crunchy topping. Enjoy with your next roast or turkey dinner.

Provided by Rachel Mae Hinken

Categories     Acorn Squash Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Place squash halves in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square casserole dish.
  • Scrape squash into a bowl; discard skins. Beat squash with a mixer until smooth. Add sugar, butter, evaporated milk, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. Put in the prepared casserole.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, mix rice cereal, brown sugar, pecans, and melted butter for topping together in a bowl.
  • Remove casserole from the oven and sprinkle topping evenly over top. Bake for 10 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 37.4 mg, Sugar 20 g

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