This is a quick and easy stuffing to make when you’re cooking for just a few! From our Betty Crocker Right Size Recipes—Delicious Meals for One or Two cookbook, this recipe is perfect for a small holiday gathering but also fast enough to make any night of the week. It cleverly starts with a packaged premade croutons, tasty butternut squash and a few other yummy ingredients, for a flavorful side that’s bursting with freshness. Pair it with oven-roasted turkey breast , baked ham , baked chicken , or skillet pork chops and a vegetable such as green beans for a truly comforting meal.
Haven't tried butternut squash yet? You're in for a treat! Its mild, nutty flavor is a delightful blend of pumpkin and sweet potato. Take advantage of the precut butternut squash when it’s available in the refrigerated case in the produce section of your grocery store or you can cut your own. Either way, it cooks up tender and sweet, bringing that cozy, seasonal goodness in a simple side dish.
Butternut Squash Stuffing
- Prep Time 15 min
- Total 45 min
- Servings 3
- Ingredients 7
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup diced butternut squash (about 4 oz)
- 1/3 cup sliced leek
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned salad croutons (from 5-oz bag)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 1/3 cup from 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ Classic Chicken Broth
- 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 20-ounce casserole dish with cooking spray. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in squash and leeks; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until leeks are tender. Spoon into medium bowl; cool 5 minutes.
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Step2Add croutons, parsley and chicken broth to vegetable mixture, stirring gently to mix; let cool. Toss with Parmesan cheese.
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Step3Pour mixture into casserole dish; cover with foil.
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Step4Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven; remove foil. Return to oven; bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 250
- Calories from Fat
- 150
- Total Fat
- 17g
- 26%
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- 48%
- Trans Fat
- 1 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 35mg
- 12%
- Sodium
- 510mg
- 21%
- Potassium
- 180mg
- 5%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 18g
- 6%
- Dietary Fiber
- 2g
- 9%
- Sugars
- 2g
- Protein
- 5g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 90%
- 90%
- Vitamin C
- 8%
- 8%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 6%
- 6%
