Description
A delicious butternut squash casserole with turkey, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups seasoned salad croutons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out all of the seeds. Place it in a baking dish, cut side down. Fill the dish with about 1/2” of hot water. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes.
- Drain the water from the dish and turn the squash cut side up. Return to the oven and continue to bake until soft, 10-15 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Scoop the flesh out of the squash and place in a bowl. Mash, and then set aside.
- Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the croutons, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the turkey, chicken broth, and reserved squash and cook until heated through.
- Grease a 1 1/2 to 2 quart baking dish. Transfer the squash mixture to the dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the top with the cheese, then return to the oven to bake until the edges are bubbling and the cheese is melted, 5 to 10 more minutes.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- You can substitute the turkey with rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg