Butternut squash rice casserole

Winter Butternut Squash Rice Casserole

Do you want a hearty and satisfying dish for those busy weeknights and family gatherings? This squash and rice casserole offers a comforting blend of flavors baked to perfection, combining tender squash, rich brown rice, and a savory protein. You can add various types of cheese to this casserole too. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking for an easy, nutritious recipe featuring seasonal flavors. Served as a main course or a side dish, this recipe for butternut squash casserole is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutrition information
20min
Prep time
30min
Cook time
6
Servings
Winter Butternut Squash Rice Casserole

Do you want a hearty and satisfying dish for those busy weeknights and family gatherings? This squash and rice casserole offers a comforting blend of flavors baked to perfection, combining tender squash, rich brown rice, and a savory protein. You can add various types of cheese to this casserole too. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking for an easy, nutritious recipe featuring seasonal flavors. Served as a main course or a side dish, this recipe for butternut squash casserole is sure to become a family favorite!

Do you want a hearty and satisfying dish for those busy weeknights and family gatherings? This squash and rice casserole offers a comforting blend of flavors baked to perfection, combining tender squash, rich brown rice, and a savory protein. You can add various types of cheese to this casserole too. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking for an easy, nutritious recipe featuring seasonal flavors. Served as a main course or a side dish, this recipe for butternut squash casserole is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutrition information
20min
Prep time
30min
Cook time
6
Servings

Ingredients:

Winter squash baked in a pan with a wooden spoon

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9-inch x 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium skillet, cook ground turkey in water for 5 to 7 minutes or until no longer pink; drain.
  3. In a medium microwave-safe dish, cover squash with a damp paper towel. Cook on high power for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
  4. Add turkey, rice, diced tomatoes with juice, salt, and Provolone cheese to squash; toss to combine.
  5. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Top with Parmesan cheese; bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

Tip:

Rice mixture is ideal for stuffing bell peppers. Simply cut the pepper in half, remove core, and stuff each half with 1/2-cup of rice mixture. Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until pepper is tender.

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Winter squash baked in a pan with a wooden spoon

Nutrition Information

  • Per serving
  • Calories 290
  • Total Fat 10g
  • Cholesterol 60mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29g
  • Protein 21g