pecan crusted butternut squash casserole with apples

Name: Pecan Crusted Butternut Squash Casserole With Apples
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## BUTTERNUT SQUASH; 3 cup(s) cooked, mashed butternut squash; 1/4 cup(s) butter, melted; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; dash(es) white pepper; ## APPLES; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) butter; 6 cup(s) sliced unpeeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 lbs); 1/4 cup(s) granulated sugar; ## TOPPING; 1 1/2 cup(s) Corn Flakes, coarsely crushed; 1/2 cup(s) chopped pecans; 1/2 cup(s) brown sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) butter, melted

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joan edwards

Rocky Hill, CT

Updated on Nov 17, 2025

This is our absolute favorite side dish for our holiday meals. We have trouble deciding whether to enjoy it as a side dish or a dessert. Maybe both!

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This butternut squash casserole will be a delicious addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. Sweetened sliced apples are topped with a layer of creamy mashed butternut squash that has a hint of brown sugar. The side dish is sprinkled with a mixture of crushed Corn Flakes, chopped pecans, and brown sugar. Once baked, it's crunchy, and the buttery pecans shine. As a whole, the side casserole is a mix of sweet, savory, and earthy.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 30 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

BUTTERNUT SQUASH
3 cups cooked, mashed butternut squash
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
dash white pepper
APPLES
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 cups sliced unpeeled Granny Smith apples (about 2 lbs)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
TOPPING
1 1/2 cups Corn Flakes, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

How To Make pecan crusted butternut squash casserole with apples

Test Kitchen Tips

To cook the squash, cut it in half and remove the seeds. Bake in an oven preheated to 425 degrees F for 45 - 55 minutes. Put in the food processor to mash.

Step 1

Season cooked squash with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, and a dash of pepper.

Step 2

Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp butter in a skillet.
Step 3

Add sliced apples and sprinkle with 1/4 cup sugar.
Step 4

Cover and simmer over low heat until barely tender, about 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 5

Spread apples in a 3-quart casserole.
Step 6

Spoon mashed squash evenly over apples.
Step 7

Mix Corn Flakes with pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 2 Tbsp melted butter.
Step 8

Sprinkle over squash.
Step 9

Bake in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 294 kcal, carbohydrates: 48 g, cholesterol: 23 mg, fat: 13 g, fiber: 5 g, protein: 2 g, saturated fat: 6 g, sodium: 164 mg, sugar: 34 g, unsaturated fat: 7 g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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