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Butternut Squash Casserole

Cozy Butternut Squash Casserole for Heartwarming Meals

This Butternut Squash Casserole is a comforting dish that combines roasted squash, apples, sausage, and Gruyere cheese for a heartwarming meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 large Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 2 medium Apples Cored and cubed
  • 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage Or turkey sausage
  • 1 medium Fennel Sliced
  • 1 medium Onion Sliced, yellow or sweet
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup Or honey
  • 1 cup Gruyere Cheese Grated
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butternut Squash Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Cube the butternut squash and apples, and slice the fennel and onion.
  3. Toss the butternut squash and apples with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Roast for about 30 minutes on a baking sheet.
  4. Caramelize the sliced fennel and onion in a skillet with olive oil until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Cook the sweet Italian sausage in the same skillet until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
  6. Combine the roasted squash and apples with the caramelized fennel, onion, and sausage in a large baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle grated Gruyere cheese over the top of the mixture.
  8. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 15000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are cubed evenly for consistent roasting. Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. You can prepare it ahead of time without the cheese and refrigerate it, adding cheese just before baking.

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