Autumn Squash Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: NELLIE54914

"This has become a must-have at Thanksgiving. It's so good it tastes like it could be dessert! Even people who don't usually like squash change their mind after trying this. It's a delicious blend of different tastes and textures. I use buttercup squash, but acorn squash can also be used; Jonathan, Rome or other dry apples work best. It can also be made a day ahead of time - just add the cornflake topping and bake the next day."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	20 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

3 pounds buttercup squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 cups sliced peeled apples
1/4 cup white sugar
1 1/2 cups cornflakes cereal, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter

DIRECTIONS

Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place the squash pieces in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; then mash the squash with 1/4 cup butter, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, salt, and white pepper.
Heat the 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over low heat; stir in sliced apples and sprinkle with the white sugar. Cover and cook over low heat until barely tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spread the apples in a 3-quart casserole. Spoon the mashed squash evenly over the apples.
Stir together the cornflakes, pecans, the 1/2 cup brown sugar, and melted butter. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the squash.
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through, about 15 minutes.

FOOTNOTES

Cook's Note
The squash for this recipe can also be baked in an oven, or cooked in a microwave. It is also a great way to use leftover squash.

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Reviewed on nov. 29, 2008 by emac

I served this to 15 people and everybody loved it. I used butternut squash ( couldn't find... MORE

Reviewed on nov. 30, 2008 by agventure1

This recipe was wonderful as it stands. The only thing different I did was use Butternut... MORE

Reviewed on feb. 2, 2009 by GINAH1

Delicious! I used butternut squash that was already cubed to make it easier on myself and I... MORE

Reviewed on dec. 8, 2008 by MaryKay

I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit...even with the kids! I also used butternut... MORE

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