Cheese and Squash Bake
A Cheese and Squash Bake is a comforting, savory casserole dish featuring roasted or sautéed squash layered or mixed with cheese and often a creamy binder. Common ingredients include butternut or acorn squash, cheddar or Gruyère cheese, cream or milk, and sometimes onions or breadcrumbs for texture. It is a popular side dish in American and British home cooking, especially during the autumn and winter months.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and carbohydrates, with a moderate amount of protein, providing a rich source of energy. A typical serving offers key nutrients like vitamin A, calcium, and potassium, with a calorie count roughly between 250 and 350 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 310 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 25 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Calcium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this bake represents the classic 'comfort food' tradition of using seasonal winter squash to create a hearty, warming dish. Nutritionally, it is an excellent source of beta-carotene (vitamin A) from the squash, which is a fat-soluble vitamin that is better absorbed when paired with the fats in the cheese.
