Winter Squash Casserole

Vegetarian
Health score
11%
Winter Squash Casserole
45 min.
8
201kcal

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Embrace the warmth of autumn and winter with this delightful Winter Squash Casserole! If you're searching for a comforting and flavorful side dish, appetizer, or even a satisfying snack, look no further. This vegetarian-friendly recipe, ready in just 45 minutes, will tantalize your taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes.

Imagine tender, caramelized butternut squash, infused with the zesty brightness of fresh orange juice and a hint of warming cinnamon. The secret touch of brandy adds a subtle depth of flavor, elevating the dish to something truly special. Studded with chewy dried currants and topped with a crunchy pecan crumble, this casserole offers a delightful textural contrast that keeps you coming back for more.

This recipe is surprisingly easy to make, utilizing simple equipment like a blender and potato masher. While delicious on its own, this casserole is also incredibly versatile. Serve it alongside your favorite roast for a cozy family dinner, or bring it to a holiday gathering – it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Get ready to experience a delightful blend of flavors and textures that capture the essence of the season! This Winter squash casserole is perfect way to bring coziness and warmth to your home.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brandy 
  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoon butter 
  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into small pieces
  • 10 cup butternut squash cubed peeled (1-inch) ( 8 pounds)
  • 0.3 cup currants dried
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup orange juice fresh
  • tablespoons pecans chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan
  • potato masher

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Arrange squash pieces in a single layer on a jelly-roll pan.
  3. Drizzle with oil, stirring to coat.
  4. Bake at 400 for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until squash is tender and beginning to brown, stirring every 20 minutes.
  5. Transfer squash to a bowl.
  6. Add juice, sugar, brandy, 1 tablespoon butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mash mixture with a potato masher until combined and fairly smooth. Stir in currants. Scrape squash mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  7. Combine flours in a small bowl; cut in 2 tablespoons chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in pecans.
  8. Sprinkle pecan mixture evenly over squash mixture.
  9. Bake at 400 for 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping begins to brown.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein5.32%
Fat35.39%
Carbs59.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.25
Glycemic Load
2.28
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.200000085261%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.4mg
Delphinidin
0.27mg
Catechin
0.27mg
Epigallocatechin
0.21mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.83kcal
10.04%
Fat:8.22g
12.65%
Saturated Fat:3.12g
19.51%
Carbohydrates:30.99g
10.33%
Net Carbohydrates:26.61g
9.68%
Sugar:10.38g
11.53%
Cholesterol:11.29mg
3.76%
Sodium:116.42mg
5.06%
Alcohol:1.25g
100%
Alcohol %:0.76%
100%
Protein:2.78g
5.56%
Vitamin A:18755.11IU
375.1%
Vitamin C:40.88mg
49.55%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.65%
Potassium:696.09mg
19.89%
Vitamin E:2.86mg
19.09%
Fiber:4.38g
17.51%
Magnesium:69.77mg
17.44%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
15.86%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.17%
Folate:55.25µg
13.81%
Vitamin B3:2.45mg
12.26%
Copper:0.2mg
10.02%
Calcium:97.37mg
9.74%
Iron:1.61mg
8.95%
Phosphorus:83.79mg
8.38%
Vitamin B5:0.78mg
7.78%
Selenium:2.87µg
4.09%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.69%
Zinc:0.52mg
3.47%
Vitamin K:3.26µg
3.1%
Source:My Recipes