Best 8 Squash And Apple Casserole Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly day? Look no further than the classic Squash and Apple Casserole. This autumn-inspired casserole combines the sweetness of apples with the savory earthiness of butternut squash, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Its creamy, custard-like texture and golden-brown crust make it a perfect addition to your holiday table or a cozy weeknight dinner.

This article presents three variations of the Squash and Apple Casserole, each with its unique twist. The Classic Squash and Apple Casserole follows the traditional recipe, featuring a combination of butternut squash, apples, spices, and a creamy custard filling. For those seeking a vegan alternative, the Vegan Squash and Apple Casserole offers a delightful plant-based version, using almond milk and vegan butter. Lastly, the Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole introduces a vibrant twist, replacing butternut squash with sweet potatoes for a colorful and flavorful variation.

Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions, making them easy to follow even for beginner cooks. You'll find detailed ingredient lists, cooking times, and serving suggestions to ensure a successful culinary experience. Whether you prefer the classic, vegan, or sweet potato version, this article has something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE WITH CRUMB TOPPING RECIPE



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This butternut squash and apple casserole recipe is a great dish or the holidays. The crumble topping with cinnamon and nutmeg is the perfect touch.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small butternut squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 lbs)
2 tart apples (such as Granny Smith)
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (firmly packed)
4 tablespoons butter (chilled)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C / Gas 4.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 426 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fat 8 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE



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Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that's cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.

Provided by Ed Haley

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
  • Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 211.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

SQUASH AND APPLE BAKE



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This is a recipe that combines all the best flavors of fall! Great for a Thanksgiving dinner instead of candied yams.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Side Dish     Casseroles     Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace. Arrange squash in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with slices of apple, then sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE



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Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

LIGHT BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE CASSEROLE



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I got this recipe from a Weight Watchers meeting and it has become one of my most favorite recipes! You could probably make it into a dessert by adding a crisp/crumble topping to it or by serving it over ice cream but I love it all by itself!! (2 points per serving)

Provided by Krista Smith

Categories     Apple

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups butternut squash, cubed into bite size pieces or 20 ounces precut squash
2 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/4 cup Splenda brown sugar blend
1/4 cup cold light margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash & apples in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Blend rest of ingredients until crumbly.
  • Sprinkle on squash and apples.
  • Cover and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96.2, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 391.1, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 0.8

BAKED SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This is my favorite casserole! My mother brings it to Thanksgiving dinner every year, and the whole family loves it.

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Apple

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small butternut squash (2 lbs. or less)
2 apples (cored, peeled, and sliced)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold margarine
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Pare, seed, and cut squash into small slices.
  • Place squash and apple slices in oblong baking dish (7x11-inch).
  • Blend rest of ingredients with fork, fingers, or pastry cutter until crumbly; distribute over squash and apple.
  • Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.2, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 489.9, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 25.8, Protein 1.9

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE



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This is a family favorite we always serve at Thanksgiving. My sister got it from the Cheshire Inn, in either VA or MD. Even non-squash lovers love this. A good, less sweet, alternative to the traditional sweet potato casserole.

Provided by QueenOf1211

Categories     Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups butternut squash, cooked and mashed
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
6 cups granny smith apples, unpeeled, sliced (2 lbs apples)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn flakes, coarsely crushed
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • To cook squash, cut in 1/2, clean out seeds, rub all over with olive oil. Put on a baking sheet and cook at 350 for about 45-60 minutes, or until fork pierces it easily.
  • Squash Layer - mix first 5 ingredients: squash, butter, brown sugar, salt & white pepper. Set aside.
  • Apple Layer - Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet, add sliced apples, sprinkle with sugar, cover and simmer until barely tender (5 min).
  • Topping: Mix together cornflakes, pecans, brown sugar and melted butter in a small bowl.
  • Spread applies in a greased 9x13 baking dish, spoon and gently spread squash mixture over apples.
  • Sprinkle with cornflake topping.
  • Bake at 350 for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 19.1, Sodium 125.2, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 21.7, Protein 1.1

APPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Found this in a church cookbook, haven't tried it yet so I am posting it for safe-keeping. As soon as the fall weather arrives in Myrtle Beach I will be trying this! I love squash and this sounds yummy.

Provided by Chef53Kathy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs fresh butternut squash, peeled and cubed
20 ounces apple pie filling
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Peel the squash and cut into 2" cubes. Place in a greased casserole dish, top with the pie filling. Sprinkle with the spices and dot with the butter. Cover with foil and bake at 350* for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 352.4, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 4, Sugar 16.6, Protein 1.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. Acorn, butternut, and spaghetti squash are all good choices for this casserole. Look for squash that is firm and free of blemishes.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender. You can bake, roast, or microwave the squash until it is soft enough to easily pierce with a fork.
  • Use a sharp knife to peel and cut the apples. This will help to prevent the apples from browning.
  • Be careful not to overcook the casserole. The squash and apples should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the casserole warm. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Conclusion:

Squash and apple casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for fall. It is also a great way to use up leftover squash and apples. This casserole can be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to serve. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, main course, or even dessert.

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