Squash Casserole With Crunchy Pecan Topping Recipe

Name: Squash Casserole With Crunchy Pecan Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 5 tablespoons butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup half-and-half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 eggs
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Roast the squash cut side up on a baking sheet in preheated oven until the flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from oven and cool, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, or bowl of a food processor.
3
Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with the brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Set aside until needed.
4
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 11x7 inch baking dish.
5
Beat or process the squash until smooth. Add the eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar topping mixture over the squash.
6
Bake squash in preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded, 5 tablespoons butter, softened, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Squash Casserole With Crunchy Pecan Topping falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Squash Casserole With Crunchy Pecan Topping

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