Description
Embrace the warmth of home with this Super Easy Butternut Squash Sausage Casserole, a delightful blend of sweet butternut squash, savory sausage, and creamy cheddar cheese. Perfect for lazy Sundays or impressing guests, this dish combines vibrant flavors and colors in a simple, hearty meal. With minimal prep time and maximum comfort, it’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced)
- 1 lb sausage (Italian or your choice)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large pan over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add butternut squash, salt, pepper, and thyme; cook for an additional 5 minutes until squash begins to soften.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping the pan to release any bits; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with cheddar cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg