Gluten-Free Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes for Holidays & Special Occasions Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Butternut Squash Casserole Be the first to rate & review! This simple recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon, and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping. By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 11, 2022 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Gluten-Free High Fiber Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts What Is Healthier, Butternut Squash or Sweet Potato? Butternut squash and sweet potatoes are both great sources of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, fiber and antioxidants like beta-carotene. Butternut squash has fewer calories, grams of sugar and carbs per serving than sweet potatoes. Both are healthy choices, and butternut squash is an excellent swap for sweet potatoes in many recipes. Butternut squash is a nutrient-dense vegetable, making it a healthy addition to your diet. What Does Butternut Squash Pair Well With? Butternut squash pairs well with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Its natural sweetness can be enhanced with brown sugar, honey or maple syrup. We use ground cinnamon in our recipe, but feel free to experiment with other spices or a spice blend like pumpkin pie spice. Additional reporting by Jan Valdez Ingredients 2 (2 pound) butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (see Tip) ½ cup chopped pecans ¾ cup light brown sugar, divided ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted, divided ½ cup whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Rub squash halves evenly with oil; arrange, cut-side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until very tender, about 45 minutes. Let cool for about 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. While the squash cools, lightly coat a 9-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Combine oats, pecans, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter in a medium bowl; set aside. Scoop the squash flesh into a large bowl; discard shells. Mash the squash with a fork until smooth. Stir in milk, eggs, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon and the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle evenly with the oat mixture. Bake until golden and set, about 35 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving. Equipment Large rimmed baking sheet, 9-inch-square baking dish To make ahead Prepare through Step 3 and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature while the oven preheats. Tip People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should use oats that are labeled "gluten-free," as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 226 Calories 12g Fat 28g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Calories 226 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 13g Protein 4g 8% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 51mg 17% Vitamin A 9863IU 197% Sodium 260mg 11% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved