Description
A warm and comforting casserole that brings together tender roasted butternut squash, tart-sweet apples, and smoky bacon, all topped with a buttery breadcrumb crunch. It’s perfect for holidays or cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
3 medium apples, cored and sliced
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss with olive oil and a pinch of salt, spread on a baking sheet, and roast for 25 minutes.
3. While squash is roasting, core and slice apples.
4. In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine roasted squash, sliced apples, half of the bacon, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6. Transfer the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and 1 teaspoon of reserved bacon fat.
8. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture over the casserole and top with remaining bacon.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden and crisp on top.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use pre-cut squash to save time and avoid the tough peeling step.
Add shredded cheese like Gruyère or sharp cheddar to the topping for a cheesy version.
For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and use smoked paprika in the breadcrumb mix.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: butternut squash, apple, casserole, fall recipe, holiday side dish