Butternut Squash and Pecan Casserole

Prep time: 15 min

Cook time: 45 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

Bubbling butternut squash casserole topped with a crunchy pecan topping is a great accompaniment to ham or turkey for holidays or potlucks.

• 2 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup cracker crumbs

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2 Mix butternut squash, onion, mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, sugar, and egg in a casserole dish.

3 Combine cracker crumbs, pecans, and sunflower seeds in a bowl; sprinkle over squash mixture. Pour melted butter over crumb topping.

4 Bake in the preheated oven until casserole is bubbling and crumb topping is browned, about 45 minutes.