Creamy Butternut Squash Bake

Total Time

Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022
For a side dish with harvesttime appeal, you can't go wrong with this savory squash bake. It's creamy, comforting and looks pretty, too, thanks to the rich yellow butternut squash and golden crumb topping. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crushed saltines (about 8 crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  1. Place squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl; mash squash.
  2. In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, egg, sugar, salt and pepper; add to the squash and mix well.
  3. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 245 calories, 18g fat (4g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 3g protein.