Description
A comforting and hearty casserole featuring creamy butternut squash, caramelized onions, and a crispy cracker topping, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheese (like Gruyere or Parmesan)
- 1 cup crushed buttery crackers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 15-20 minutes.
- Boil the cubed butternut squash in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Mash the cooked butternut squash in a large bowl.
- Mix in the caramelized onions, heavy cream, grated cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Top with crushed buttery crackers.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the butter with vegan alternatives and use plant-based cream and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg