Butternut Squash Casserole recipe is a perfect holiday side dish! Made with steamed butternut squash, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and topped with crunchy stuffing – yum!

At our family’s Thanksgiving feast, my mom takes care of the turkey and most of the side dishes are on us – this Butternut Squash Casserole will definitely be making an appearance this year! I love the savory and tangy flavor with the crunchy stuffing topping.

I don’t typically make butternut squash dishes, only because we usually have an overabundance of side dishes for Thanksgiving. After making this recipe though, there’s no way I can skip this one. We need more savory dishes with the dinner anyway!

How do you cook butternut squash?

I like to steam cubed butternut squash in the microwave. It’s pretty simple and easy to prepare it this way.

Where can I find butternut squash?

In the fall, most grocery stores carry butternut squash in the produce section. It can be difficult to cut, so I like to buy the precut cubed butternut squash that Walmart carries in their produce area.

Where can I find the stuffing mix for this recipe?

Stuffing mix, brand name Stove Top, can usually be found in the rice aisle of the grocery store.

How to make Butternut Squash Casserole:

Mix stuffing mix and melted butter in a bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, add cubed butternut squash and cover bowl with plastic wrap. Micrwave until tender.

Lightly mash the butternut squash. Add in carrots and diced onion.

Add in cream of chicken soup and sour cream.

Spread most of the stuffing mix into the bottom of a baking dish. Add in the butternut squash mixture. Top with remaining stuffing mix.

Bake until bubbly and serve warm!

If you’re not crazy about sweet butternut squash recipes, or you’re in need of another savory Thanksgiving side dish, this casserole is perfect for you!

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

You can easily prep this recipe up until baking. Cover and refrigerate. Then allow dish to come up to room temperature while oven in preheating and bake as directed.

Can this butternut squash casserole recipe be frozen?

Yes! Freeze this dish prior to baking in the oven. Allow dish to thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as directed in the recipe.

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