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Butternut Squash Casserole

Name: Butternut Squash Casserole
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups heavy cream; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1 clove garlic; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 lb butternut squash; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Thin butternut squash slices bake in garlic-thyme cream beneath melted cheddar for a tender, savory casserole.

Typical price

$4.89for 4 servings

$1.22 per serving$4.89 for 4

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80 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
8servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical	15 oz	$3.20Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
Butter$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical	2 lb	$2.58Typical price
Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical	4 oz	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.78

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 clove garlic
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp unsalted butter
2 lb butternut squash
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

Steps

Heat the oven to 375 F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Simmer the heavy cream, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and nutmeg in a saucepan over low heat for 10 minutes.
Peel and thinly slice the squash, then arrange half the slices in the baking dish.
Remove the herbs and garlic, pour half the cream over the squash, and add half the cheddar.
Layer in the remaining squash, cream, and cheddar, then cover the dish and bake for 40 minutes.
Uncover the casserole and bake for 15 minutes until the squash is tender and the cheese is browned.

Swaps

Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices