They say silence is golden, but we’d like to object to that and say maybe that’s not the case when it comes to dinner time. To thoroughly enjoy, you need a little noise to liven things up and really create a delicious experience! Crunchy Squash & Apple Casserole is just the side dish you need for that. The nutty butternut squash, the crispy apples, and the salty pecans together create the joyful noise you have been seeking. Even your taste buds will be singing their praises when they encounter the buttery, brown-sugary goodness crumbled on top. This sounds like it’s going to be a really loud and yummy time. You can count on Crunchy Squash & Apple Casserole to provide that for you!
Ingredients
- 1 (2-2 1/2-pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded, cut into thin slices
- 2 tart apples, peeled and cored, cut into thin slices
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
- pecan halves, to taste, for topping
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 2-2 1/2-quart baking dish.
Step 3 –In a large bowl, toss the squash and the apples together.
Step 4 –Transfer the squash-apple mixture to the prepared baking dish.
Step 5 –In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, the flour, the salt, the cinnamon, and the nutmeg.
Step 6 –Cut the butter into the brown sugar mixture with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.
Step 7 –Sprinkle the brown sugar crumbs over the squash-apple mixture.
Step 8 –Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake until the squash is tender, about 50-60 minutes.
Step 9 –Sprinkle with the pecans and serve.