Butternut Squash Casserole

This butternut squash casserole has a custard-like texture and is topped with a buttery brown sugar crust for a delicious side to holiday roasts.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 butternut squash
• 1.5 cups milk
• 0.25 cup margarine, melted
• 0.5 cup margarine, melted
• 0.5 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Put butternut squash in the microwave and cook on high, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and cube. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until set, about 45 minutes.

Step 4

Combine 3 cups mashed butternut squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs and 1/4 cup melted butter in a 9x13-inch casserole dish.

Step 5

Combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted butter, and brown sugar in a medium bowl; crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown.