Acorn Squash Casserole
A warm, comforting acorn squash casserole with a sweet and spicy flavor profile highlighted by cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for fall gatherings or family dinners, this dish combines tender squash with a custard-like mixture, creating a delightful side or dessert that appeals to both sweet and savory tastes.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Melt margarine in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- Parboil acorn squash in a small amount of water until tender.
- Scoop out the pulp from the squash and place it in a bowl.
- Add sugar, flour, beaten eggs, salt, milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the squash pulp.
- Mix all ingredients well until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish with melted margarine.
- Sprinkle cinnamon on top of the mixture.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until set and golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).