Butternut Squash Casserole: Comforting Turkey Bacon Delight
A delicious and comforting butternut squash casserole made with turkey bacon, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: casseroles
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and drain on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- In a large bowl, mix the butternut squash, cooked turkey bacon, sautéed onion, cheese, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the top is golden and the squash is tender.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flaxseed meal and cheese with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: butternut squash casserole, turkey bacon, comfort food