Ingredients for - Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping
How to cook deliciously - Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping
1. Stage
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Stage
Roast squash cut-side up on a baking sheet in the preheated oven until flesh is soft, about 50 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and cool, then scoop flesh into a mixing bowl or bowl of a food processor.
3. Stage
Meanwhile, prepare topping by mixing 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with brown sugar and flour until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Set aside until needed.
4. Stage
Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 11x7-inch baking dish.
5. Stage
Beat or process squash flesh until smooth. Add eggs, white sugar, half and half, vanilla, salt, and 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; process until well-blended. Spoon mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar topping mixture over squash.
6. Stage
Bake squash in the preheated oven until topping is lightly brown, about 40 minutes.
