Butternut Squash Spoon Bread

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Butternut Squash Spoon Bread
70 min.
8
236kcal

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Looking for a delicious and gluten-free treat that's perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this Butternut Squash Spoon Bread! This delectable dish is not only gluten-free but also packed with flavors that will have your taste buds dancing.

With a prep and cook time of just 70 minutes, this Butternut Squash Spoon Bread is ideal for those busy weeknights or when you're expecting a crowd. The recipe serves 8 generous portions, making it perfect for family dinners or hosting a small gathering.

Each serving contains only 236 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The caloric breakdown features a balanced mix of protein, fat, and carbs, ensuring you'll leave satisfied and nourished.

To make this mouth-watering dish, you'll need a variety of simple ingredients, such as baking powder, baking soda, melted butter, buttermilk, eggs, fresh rosemary, stone-ground white cornmeal, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and salt. The star of the show, however, is the 2 cups of thawed, frozen unseasoned pureed butternut squash, which adds a delightful sweetness and earthy flavor.

With the help of a few essential pieces of equipment, like a bowl, saucepan, oven, whisk, baking pan, and hand mixer, you'll be well on your way to creating this scrumptious gluten-free treat. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your ingredients and get ready to impress your friends and family with this Butternut Squash Spoon Bread!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • cups buttermilk 
  • large eggs separated
  • teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • cup cornmeal white stone-ground
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups butternut squash pureed frozen thawed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 35
  2. Cook buttermilk in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring often, 4 to 6 minutes or until bubbles appear around edges (do not boil); remove from heat. (
  3. Mixture may curdle.)
  4. Lightly beat egg yolks in a large bowl; stir in squash and cheese.
  5. Combine cornmeal and next 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Stir cornmeal mixture into squash mixture.
  6. Pour warm buttermilk over squash mixture; whisk until smooth.
  7. Let stand 15 minutes or until lukewarm.
  8. Brush a 2 1/2- to 3-qt. baking dish or 12-inch cast-iron skillet with 1 Tbsp. melted butter; stir remaining melted butter into squash mixture.
  9. Beat egg whites at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold into squash mixture.
  10. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  11. Bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  12. Note: We tested with Bird's Eye Frozen Butternut Squash. Buy 2 (12-oz.) packages to measure 2 cups.

Nutrition Facts

Calories236kcal
Protein14.89%
Fat46.34%
Carbs38.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.63
Glycemic Load
1.04
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
13.126521794692%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:236.49kcal
11.82%
Fat:12.32g
18.95%
Saturated Fat:6.39g
39.95%
Carbohydrates:23.19g
7.73%
Net Carbohydrates:20.42g
7.43%
Sugar:4.09g
4.54%
Cholesterol:118.48mg
39.49%
Sodium:485.97mg
21.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.9g
17.81%
Vitamin A:4168.18IU
83.36%
Phosphorus:206.78mg
20.68%
Calcium:170.03mg
17%
Selenium:11.6µg
16.57%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.79%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.68%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.88%
Magnesium:47.49mg
11.87%
Fiber:2.77g
11.08%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.63%
Potassium:336.33mg
9.61%
Zinc:1.43mg
9.56%
Vitamin B12:0.57µg
9.45%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.09%
Vitamin C:7.35mg
8.91%
Vitamin D:1.3µg
8.67%
Iron:1.53mg
8.51%
Folate:31.04µg
7.76%
Vitamin E:1.07mg
7.12%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.28%
Copper:0.1mg
5.18%
Vitamin K:1.29µg
1.23%
Source:My Recipes