Pecan Crust Squash Casserole Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In50 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Pecans3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs)
 Squash2 Ounce, frozen (pkgs)
 Butter3 Tablespoon, melted
 Cream2 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Pepper1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Ginger1⁄8 Teaspoon
 Light corn syrup3 Tablespoon
 Brown sugar2 Tablespoon
 Butter1 Tablespoon, melted

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 253 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20 g30.8%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g31.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 21.9 mg7.3%

Sodium 97.7 mg4.1%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.7%

Sugars 12.1 g

Protein 2 g3.7%

Vitamin A 5.7% Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 2.7% Iron 2.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Lightly grease 1-qt. casserole.
2. Coarsely chop pecans and set aside.
3. Cook frozen squash.
4. Blend butter or margarine, cream and a mixture of brown sugar, salt, pepper and ginger thoroughly into squash.
5. Blend in 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans.
6. Turn mixture into casserole.
7. Combine remaining pecans with light corn syrup, brown sugar and melted butter or margarine.
8. Lightly drizzle this mixture over squash in casserole.
9. Bake at 350°F about 20 min., or until the glaze sets to form a crust.
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