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Winter Squash Casserole Recipe

I can’t imagine celebrating the holidays without including this comforting casserole on my menu. You can use any sweet variety of winter squash, but delicata is my personal favorite.—Gloria Jarrett, Loveland, Ohio

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Winter Squash Casserole Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
3 cups mashed cooked delicata or butternut squash
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the squash, bacon, cheese, sugar, salt and pepper. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine bread crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and top is lightly browned. Yield: 5 servings.

To Make Ahead: Cook, mash and measure the squash the day before. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before using and proceed with recipe.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 266 calories, 16 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 655 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Winter Squash Casserole in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2010, p105