Butternut Squash and Pecan Casserole

This recipe was given to me by my aunt and is now a standard in my home by request for holidays and potlucks. It's yummy onion flavor and nut topping go great with ham or turkey.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ½ cup cracker crumbs
• 2 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

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