Butternut Squash Supreme

Health score
11%
Butternut Squash Supreme
70 min.
8
213kcal

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Butternut Squash Supreme: A Delectable Side Dish

Are you a fan of rich, creamy, and flavorful side dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends? Look no further than this Butternut Squash Supreme recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this dish is a delightful blend of tender butternut squash, melted cheese, and buttery cracker crumbs. With a preparation time of 70 minutes and serving 8 generous portions, it's the ideal addition to your holiday table or a cozy Sunday dinner.

Not only is this Butternut Squash Supreme incredibly delicious, but it's also quite nutritious. Each serving contains only 213 calories, making it a guilt-free indulgence. The caloric breakdown offers a balanced mix of macronutrients: 13.5% protein, 41.94% fat, and 44.56% carbohydrates. This ensures that you're treating your taste buds while taking care of your waistline.

To create this mouth-watering side dish, you'll need a few simple ingredients: butternut squash, butter-flavored crackers, eggs, milk, onion, and shredded cheddar cheese. With the help of a bowl, saucepan, oven, knife, and baking pan, you'll be well on your way to a culinary masterpiece. The step-by-step instructions are easy to follow, even for novice cooks. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • pounds butternut squash cubed peeled
  • 0.5 cup round buttery crackers crushed butter-flavored ( 12 crackers)
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • medium onion chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Place squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until very tender. drain well and place in a large bowl; mash. In another bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, onion, milk, salt and pepper; add to the mashed squash and mix well.
  2. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Dot with butter.
  4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories213kcal
Protein13.5%
Fat41.94%
Carbs44.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.75
Glycemic Load
0.79
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
17.601739074873%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
2.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:213.03kcal
10.65%
Fat:10.49g
16.14%
Saturated Fat:5.54g
34.61%
Carbohydrates:25.09g
8.36%
Net Carbohydrates:21.35g
7.76%
Sugar:5.82g
6.47%
Cholesterol:65.36mg
21.79%
Sodium:470.65mg
20.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.6g
15.2%
Vitamin A:18407.9IU
368.16%
Vitamin C:36.74mg
44.53%
Calcium:226.39mg
22.64%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.79%
Potassium:685.42mg
19.58%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.32%
Phosphorus:181.1mg
18.11%
Magnesium:68mg
17%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
16.17%
Fiber:3.74g
14.95%
Folate:59.5µg
14.88%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
14.3%
Selenium:8.95µg
12.79%
Vitamin B3:2.28mg
11.41%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.37%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.28%
Iron:1.61mg
8.95%
Copper:0.15mg
7.32%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.08%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.29%
Vitamin K:4.59µg
4.37%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.71%