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Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping
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Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

10 ingredients 20 min + 1 hr 30 min 8 servings openrecipes
Squash Casserole with Crunchy Pecan Topping

"My mom always made this at Thanksgiving, and it was loved by everyone! It is a great alternative to candied yams or sweet potato casserole. If you don't use all the topping, you can freeze the rest for future use."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

892
Calories
22g
Protein
38g
Fat
113g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pecans 1 oz (28g / ~19 halves) 196
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 5 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

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