Meals Matter

Autumn Casserole

Contributed By: maiadawnrc
Michelle Croan's scrumptious, sweet, and savory dish, winner of Quick & Simple's Tastiest Thanksgivi

wonderful complement for poultry or pork

Ingredients

Topping

4 teaspoon( S) sugar

3 cup( S) cornflakes, coarsely crumbled

3/4 cup( S) pecans, chopped

4 tablespoon( S) butter, melted

Apple Mixture

2 1/2 tablespoon( S) butter

6 1/2 Large cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced (not too thin)

4 teaspoon( S) granulated sugar

Squash Mixture

6 cup( S) (fresh or frozen cubed butternut or other dry) squash, boiled until tender

4 tablespoon( S) butter

2 tablespoon( S) brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon( S) salt

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix topping ingredients in a bowl; set aside.

Prepare apples: Heat 2 1/2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples and sauté about 3 minutes, or until tender. Stir in granulated sugar. Transfer to a glass or ceramic 9" x 13" baking pan, spreading apples evenly.

Prepare squash: In a bowl, mash cooked squash with 4 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt. Spread squash evenly over apples. Sprinkle cornflake topping over squash.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until topping is golden brown and crunchy.

Each serving: About 387 calories, 3g protein, 46g carbohydrate, 24g fat (10g saturated), 5g fiber, 43mg cholesterol, 330mg sodium

Photo: Philip Friedman for Studio D

COOKING INFOServes 8

Yield --

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 32 minutes

Total time 47 minutes

Oven Temp --

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving)Calories 387

Total Fat 24g

Saturated Fat 10g

Cholesterol 43mg

Sodium 330mg

Total Carbohydrate 46g

Dietary Fiber 5g

Sugars --

Protein 3g

Calcium --

Cook's Notes

we used grannysmith for a wonderful tart and crisp flavor. Would also try pears and cranberries as complements and a winter addition.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Origin: American
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Appetizers