Almond Cranberry Squash Bake
When my husband and I visit family in North Dakota, I bring along the ingredients to make this casserole. It gets rave reviews every time I make it. —Ronica Skarphol Brownson, Madison, Wisconsin8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the squash, 2 tablespoons butter, salt,
- cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking
- dish. Stir cranberry sauce until softened; spoon over squash.
- Combine the almonds, brown sugar and remaining butter; sprinkle over
- cranberry sauce.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown
- and bubbly. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 239 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 223 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.