Mama’s Butternut Or Acorn Squash

📜 Collection: Dwayne Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A delightful layered casserole featuring spiced mashed butternut or acorn squash combined with tender sliced apples and a crunchy cornflake pecan topping. This comforting side dish offers a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors for any family gathering.

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Prep Time	Cook Time	Inactive / Chill Time	Yield / Servings
25 mins	15 mins	None	8 servings

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🔪 Key Equipment

• Skillet
• 3 qt. Casserole dish
• Mixing bowl

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Ingredients

Squash and Apple Filling

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
3 cups	Butternut Squash	Mashed, cooked (or acorn squash)
1/4 c.	Butter	For seasoning squash
1 T	Brown Sugar	For seasoning squash
1/4 tsp	Salt	Plus dash of white pepper
1 1/2 T	Butter	For skillet
6 cups	Apples	Sliced, pared, Jonathan preferred
1/4 c.	Granulated Sugar	For apples

Topping

Measurements	Ingredients	Prep / Notes
1 1/2 c.	Cornflakes	Coarsely crushed
1/2 c.	Pecans	Chopped
1/2 c.	Brown Sugar	For topping
2 T	Melted Butter	For topping

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Instructions

Step 1: Prep Squash and Apples

1. Season 3 cups mashed cooked butternut squash with 1/4 c. butter, 1 T brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp salt & pepper.
2. Heat 1 1/2 T butter in skillet; add 6 cups sliced pared apples, sprinkle with 1/4 c. granulated sugar, cover and simmer over low heat until barely tender.

Step 2: Assemble and Bake

3. Spread the tender apples in a 3 qt. casserole; spoon the seasoned mashed squash evenly over the apples.
4. Mix 1 1/2 c. cornflakes, 1/2 c. chopped pecans, 1/2 c. brown sugar, and 2 T melted butter together.
5. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture evenly over the squash layer.
6. Bake in a 350° oven for 15 mins until the topping is golden and bubbling.

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💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Assemble the casserole up to a point before baking, cover, and refrigerate; add the crunchy topping just before baking.

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