Description
A cozy, sweet-and-savory side dish that’s perfect for fall dinners, holiday gatherings, or any time you crave comforting food ideas. This Apple Butternut Squash Casserole brings together roasted apples, creamy butternut squash, buttery maple glaze, and a crispy, herbaceous topping. It’s an easy recipe that fits perfectly into your collection of dinner ideas, healthy snacks, or quick side dishes for weeknight meals. Whether you’re cooking up a seasonal spread or need a vegetarian dish with flair, this casserole ticks all the right boxes with flavor and ease.
Ingredients
3 cups cubed butternut squash
2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
3 tablespoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup crushed cornflakes or panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Peel and cube the butternut squash. Core and chop apples into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, toss squash and apples with 3 tbsp melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Spread mixture evenly in a greased casserole dish.
5. In a separate bowl, combine cornflakes (or panko), 1 tbsp melted butter, and chopped thyme.
6. Sprinkle topping evenly over the casserole.
7. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until squash is tender and top is golden.
8. Serve warm with extra thyme garnish if desired.
Notes
For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped pecans into the topping.
You can prep the squash and apples a day ahead to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy recipe, casserole, fall side dish, squash and apple, dinner ideas, holiday sides