Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

My mom always made this at Thanksgiving, and it was loved by everyone! It is a great alternative to candied yams or sweet potato casserole. If you don’t use all the topping, you can freeze the rest for future use.

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step: 2

Roast the squash cut side up on a baking sheet in preheated oven until the flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from oven and cool, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, or bowl of a food processor.

Step: 3

Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with the brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Set aside until needed.

Step: 4

Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 11x7 inch baking dish.

Step: 5

Beat or process the squash until smooth. Add the eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar topping mixture over the squash.

Step: 6

Bake squash in preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.

Per Serving: 343 calories; protein 4.8g; carbohydrates 51.7g; fat 14.9g; cholesterol 68.4mg; sodium 226.1mg.

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A side dish would easily make down of your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories can all get than high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our good practise of cook on side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that mistakes .