Easy Apple Butternut Squash Casserole

Make this cozy apple butternut squash casserole for your holiday dinner, or any day of the week.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 1

Rest: 15

Total Time: 1 45

Servings:

Calories: 215kcal

Author: Donnalea

Equipment

casserole dish 2 quart size, or similar

small bowl

Ingredients

1 butternut squash
2 apples
¼ cup unsalted butter plus extra to grease the casserole dish
½ cup brown sugar , or up to ¾ cup to your preference
½ teaspoon cinnamon , or more to your liking
1 Tablespoon flour
½ cup very coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325˚F. Grease casserole dish liberally with butter.
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, flour and nuts. Set aside.
Cut butternut squash in half, and remove seeds. Peel the butternut squash, then cut into 1 inch cubes. Add to casserole dish.
Core apples and cut into 1 inch cubes. Add to the butternut squash.
Add the brown sugar mixture to the squash and apples. Mix slightly.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Allow casserole to rest at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use food safe gloves when peeling the squash. You can prepare the squash ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to use.
Allow the casserole to rest at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken a bit and the flavors to blend.

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