Delicious, warm and cozy, Squash Casserole is the quintessential comfort food. It’s a great way to add veggies to your meal while also making sure that your loved ones are happy with what is on their plate. The fun thing about this dish is the ingredient options are endless but we like to keep it simple to let the squash be the star of the show, and butter and brown sugar make everything better.
With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of prep time, you’ll be able to make a crowd-pleasing casserole that’s sure to be a hit at any meal. Squash Casserole is a perfect side dish for any dinner. It’s easy to make, tasty, and budget-friendly. Not only that, but its versatility allows it to be customized to the season and to each family’s unique set of preferences.
So why not whip up a batch of Squash Casserole next time you’re entertaining guests, or just looking for a quick dinner side dish?
What is Squash Casserole?
Squash Casserole is a hearty, traditional dish typically made from acorn squash, often combined with a variety of other ingredients, such as cheese, onions, eggs, and breadcrumbs. This savory autumn treat can serve as a delicious side or main dish, particularly during holidays or family gatherings. Its rich flavors and creamy texture make it a favorite amongst many.
Squash Casserole is versatile, allowing for a range of variations and adjustments based on personal taste or dietary needs, making it accessible to a broad audience. The process of preparing Squash Casserole also spikes a sense of excitement and anticipation around mealtime, thereby connecting individuals to the experience of home-cooked, comforting, and nourishing food.
Ingredients
- Acorn squash
- Brown sugar
- Butter
How to make Squash Casserole
Preheat the oven to 375° F.
Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds.
Place the squash into a 9×13 baking pan, and half stick of butter and half cup of the brown sugar to each half of the squash.
Place the squash in the preheated oven and baked for 45-60 minutes, until squash is tender.
Remove the squash from the oven, pour out the liquid into a small bowl.
Scoop out the flesh from the skin into a medium size bowl.
Mash the squash with a fork, adding a small amount of the liquid back in just to keep it moist.
Transfer to a baking dish and top with more brown sugar.
Bake the squash for 15-20 minutes until the brown sugar topping is crispy.
Remove from the oven and serve your Squash Casserole with your favorite main dish such as Country Style Pork Ribs, Easy Traditional Meatloaf, or Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Chops.
Tools For This Recipe
(Amazon affiliate links)- These are the tools I use when making this recipe!
- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
- Le Creuset Baking Dish – Ideal for everything from baking rich desserts to roasting vegetables, marinating meats, storing leftovers and more, deep sidewalls and generous capacity are perfectly sized for a variety of recipes.
- Non Stick Cake Pan– I use my cake pans for so many things, but it’s perfect for making Rice Krispie Bars since it has its own lid for storing leftovers.
