Simple Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole Recipe
I harvested more butternut squash than I knew what to do with this year, so I paired it with apples for something a little different: butternut squash and apple casserole. The combination surprised me in the best way! Sweet apples and caramelized squash come together with golden onions, honey, almonds, and Parmesan for a cozy, flavor-packed side dish.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
- Flavorful side-dish: As much as I love a cozy bowl of butternut squash soup, I decided to pair the squash with apples instead. Each ingredient brings something different to the dish. The butternut squash and apples are tossed in a simple savory-honey marinade and baked until tender and beautifully caramelized, bringing out their natural sweetness.
- Caramelized onions: Sauté the onions separately until golden brown, giving them a rich, mellow sweetness without the sharp flavor of undercooked onion.
- Textures: Crunchy almonds and freshly grated Parmesan add savory depth and umami flavor.
I love it served on its own, but it also makes a wonderful side dish with white or brown rice, roasted chicken, or pork. And if you don’t have honey on hand, maple syrup makes a delicious substitute.
Butternut Squash and Apple Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 small butternut squash peeled, quartered and thinly sliced
- 1 large apple quartered and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup raisins or dry sour cherries
Sauteed Caramelized Onion
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 small red onion thinly sliced
Marinade
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup lemon water juice of 1/2 lemon + water
- 1 to 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp herbs of provence
- salt & pepper to season
- 2 large garlic cloves
Toppings
- 1/4 cup almonds, chopped or sliced or whole
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉/180℃.
- Combine sliced squash, apple, and dry cherries or raisins in a large bowl.
Marinade
- In a small bowl, combine lemon water, oil, honey, herbs, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Saute Onion
- Heat 1tablespoon of butter in the skillet, add sliced onion and saute until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Pour half of the marinade over the squash-apple mixture and toss well to coat.
- Pour all the squash-apple mixture into a baking dish, add caramelized onion, sprinkle with almonds, and pour the remaining marinade over the squash.
Bake
- Cover with foil, bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes, until lightly caramelized and tender.Remove from the oven and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan on the top.
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Hi, I’m Hani
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