Acorn Squash and Apple Casserole
Acorn Squash and Apple Casserole is a comforting, baked dish featuring sweet acorn squash and tart apples, often combined with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and sometimes topped with a crunchy pecan or breadcrumb streusel. It is a classic autumn side dish, particularly popular in North American home cooking during the fall harvest season.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the squash, apples, and any added sugars or sweeteners, while being relatively low in fat and protein unless nuts or butter are added generously. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C, with a typical serving containing roughly 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 480 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 35 mcg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it showcases the use of native North American ingredients like acorn squash, which was cultivated by Indigenous peoples long before European settlement. Nutritionally, the combination of squash and apples provides a potent mix of antioxidants and fiber, making it a naturally sweet, nutrient-dense alternative to heavier, cream-based casseroles.
