We’re obsessed with this butternut squash casserole and hope you are too. It’s hard for us to not want to eat this beloved squash because there’s so many ways to prepare it. If you’re looking for a vegetable casserole recipe to share for your next gathering, this is it!

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Easy Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe

Our easy butternut squash casserole is just one example that helps us devour a healthy vegetable quickly and easily. You just sautee some veggies in a pan, then bake. If you have an oven proof skillet, then this recipe is even easier. Another great reason to love this casserole is because it’s perfect for holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas or anytime you want a warm baked squash dish to come out of the oven to feed the masses. And best of all, it warms up the house wonderfully with fantastic comforting aromas.

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Vegetarian Option

We use bacon in our recipe but if you want to make it vegetarian or vegan, just omit the bacon and use vegetable stock. It’s that easy to contribute a colorful and delicious squash casserole dish to your next dinner table. Another great option is to add some crunchy bread crumbs on top. We’re working on some more creative squash casserole recipes and will be sharing with you all soon! Yup, we’re always and forever will be obsessed with squash.

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Different Sizes of Butternut Squash

When cooking with butternut squash, be aware that they vary so much in size. So we prefer to measure by weight so that our volume of squash is as accurate as possible. Sometime a medium squash in one area or grocery market might be the same as a large in other stores!

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Butternut Squash Casserole Bake

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
This recipe easily changes from 2-quart baking dish crumble to smaller individual or shared crumbles.  Choose the serving size you wish, then for the smaller sizes, reduce the cooking times just a bit. If you want to make it vegetarian or vegan, just omit the bacon and use vegetable stock.
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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds (1.35 kg) butternut squash (1 lrg. or 2 small) peeled and cut into about 3/4” pieces
  • 4 slices bacon , cut into bite sized pieces (omit to make vegetarian, just add 2 Tablespoons of oil)
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced or crushed
  • 1 cup (70 g) chopped brown mushrooms , about 4 ounces
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) chicken broth , turkey broth or vegetable broth
  • kosher salt , to taste
  • fresh cracked black pepper , to taste

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C. Generously butter a 2-quart baking dish.
    Oven knobs
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until fat renders, about 3 minutes.
    Cooking bacon
  • Add the onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are soft, 1-2 minutes.
    Cooking onions
  • Add the mushrooms and butternut squash and sauté for about 5 minutes.
    Cooking butternut & mushrooms
  • Add parsley, sage, thyme leaves, broth, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
    Adding seasonings
  • Spread the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish.
    Pouring squash mix in baking dish
  • Bake at 375°F/190°C for about 50 minutes to 1 hour or until the squash is tender and lightly browned on the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
    Baked butternut squash casserole

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Nutrition Information per Serving

Calories: 134kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 7mg, Sodium: 92mg, Potassium: 698mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 18165IU, Vitamin C: 38.6mg, Calcium: 90mg, Iron: 1.4mg
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 134
Butternut Squash Casserole Bake in baking dish

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