Crusty Pecan Maple Syrup Butternut Squash Casserole Recipes

SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH CRUNCHY PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Roast the squash cut side up on a baking sheet in preheated oven until the flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from oven and cool, then scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, or bowl of a food processor.
• Meanwhile, prepare the topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with the brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in the pecans. Set aside until needed.
• Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 11x7 inch baking dish.
• Beat or process the squash until smooth. Add the eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the brown sugar topping mixture over the squash.
• Bake squash in preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.

MAPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, place squash and enough water to cover. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in syrup, softened butter, milk and salt. Mash with potato masher or electric mixer until smooth. Spoon mixture into casserole.
• In medium bowl, mix granola, brown sugar, pecans and melted butter. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
• Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated and topping is golden brown.

MAPLE ROASTED BRUSSEL SPOUTS AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly spray with non stick spray. In a large bowl combine brussels spouts, butternut squash, and olive oil. Toss with olive oil and 1 Tablespoon maple syrup. Salt and pepper.
• Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast in the oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are brown and the center is tender. Remove from oven.
• Add the roasted brussels and butternut squash back to the large bowl. Add pecans, cranberries, and remaining maple syrup and toss. Serve immediately.

MAPLE MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Puree the squash with the butter and maple syrup until smooth.
• Fold in the chopped pecans.
• Place in a greased casserole.
• Sprinkle the whole pecans on the top of the dish.
• This dish can be refrigerated for up to two days at this point.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes to warm through and lightly toast the whole pecans.

MAPLE-ROASTED SQUASH WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Finely chop the leaves from 2 rosemary sprigs and mix with the oil, maple syrup and plenty of seasoning. Toss with the butternut squash on a large baking tray and roast for 20 mins.
• Roughly chop the pecans so they stay pretty chunky. Break the remaining rosemary sprig into shorter sprigs, then scatter with the pecans over the squash, and toss together, turning over the squash wedges. Return to the oven for another 20 mins until the squash is tender and caramelising at the edges. Serve straight away, or at room temperature.

CRUSTY PECAN, MAPLE SYRUP BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook squash in boiling salted water until tender.
• Drain.
• Meanwhile, put pecans in blender container.
• Cover and run on low until coarsely chopped; empty into a small bowl; reserve.
• Put squash, sugar, and cinnamon into blender container.
• Cover and run on low until squash is pureed.
• Empty into 1-quart flame-proof casserole; top with chopped nuts and drizzle with syrup.
• Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until glazed and browned.