Butternut Squash Casserole With Parmesan Panko Topping Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Generously grease a shallow 9x13-inch casserole dish or similar 3-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Prepare the filling in two batches: Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add half of the butternut squash, ½ tablespoon of the rosemary, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Sauté until the squash is beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. The squash will still be too firm to eat.
• Next, add half of the kale, half of the onions, and half of the garlic. Cook until the kale and onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
• Add the 1/2 cup of the chicken stock, stir, and let cook 1 minute so that the stock reduces slightly.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and with a spoon, prod it into a relatively even layer.
• Heat the remaining tablespoon olive oil in the skillet, then repeat the above steps with the remaining half of each of the ingredients. Transfer the rest of the filling to the casserole dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the squash is soft when pierced with a sharp knife.
• While the squash bakes, prepare the topping: In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, sage, nutmeg, and salt. Pour the melted butter over the top. Stir to combine.
• Remove the casserole from the oven, remove the foil, then sprinkle the top evenly with the breadcrumb mixture.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F, return the dish to the oven, then bake uncovered, until the bread crumbs are golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE WITH PARMESAN-PANKO TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400ºF.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the squash cut-side-down on the baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until tender and easily pierced with a fork. Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly. Maintain the oven temperature.
• Once the squash has cooled enough to touch, scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash it to a smooth consistency. (If you prefer it completely pureed, use a food processor instead.) Stir in the creme fraiche, sage and nutmeg, then season to taste with salt. (If the squash isn't sweet, you can also add a touch of maple syrup or brown sugar at this point-some squash is sweeter than others.)
• Lightly spray a small baking dish with olive oil. Transfer the squash mixture to the baking dish, then top with the cheese. Stir together the panko, olive oil, black pepper and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then sprinkle on top of the casserole in an even layer.
• Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or until heated through and the panko topping is golden brown.

PARMESAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

BUTTERNUT GRATIN WITH PARMESAN-SAGE TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add squash; cook 2 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until squash is lightly browned., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour stock over top. Bake, covered, 20-30 minutes or until squash is tender., Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss bread crumbs with cheese and seasnings. Sprinkle over vegetables. Bake, uncovered, 10-12 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.