Butternut Squash Casserole
This simple butternut squash casserole recipe combines sweet butternut squash with a touch of brown sugar and cinnamon and is finished with a buttery, crunchy topping.
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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. In comparison, butternut squash has fewer calories, grams of sugar and carbs per serving than sweet potatoes. Both are healthy choices, but 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.
Learn more about the health benefits of butternut squash and sweet potatoes.
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 combination of spices like pumpkin pie spice.
Additional reporting by Jan Valdez
Ingredients
Directions
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.