Description
A rich and comforting winter squash bake featuring a creamy cheese sauce and a salty, buttery Ritz cracker crust.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cubed winter squash (butternut or acorn)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups crushed Ritz crackers
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Steam or roast squash cubes until tender, then let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, stir together squash, heavy cream, parmesan, and garlic powder.
- Pour the squash mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- In a small bowl, toss crushed Ritz crackers with melted butter until coated.
- Sprinkle the cracker mixture evenly over the squash.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden and the casserole is bubbling.