Description
Warm up your chilly evenings with this Super Easy Butternut Squash Sausage Casserole. This comforting dish blends the nutty sweetness of butternut squash with savory sausage, creamy cheese, and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups butternut squash, diced
- 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the crumbled sausage to the skillet and cook until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in the diced butternut squash and vegetable broth. Cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes until the squash softens slightly.
- Mix in half of the shredded cheese along with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with remaining cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg