A cross between a side dish and a pie, this sweet and savory butternut squash tastes as good as a hug from your best friend feels.

Quick Info

⏱️ 90 min • 🍽️ 8 servings • ⭐ 83%

Nutrition

266 cal • 4g protein • 57g carbs • 3g fat

Tags

[North American] • [Vegetarian] • [Desserts] • [Dinner] • [Sides] • [High-Protein] • [Low-Fat] • [High-Fiber]

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter, for greasing
• 1 medium butternut squash
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• ½ cup self-rising flour, such as White Lily
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup pecan halves

Instructions Preview

1. Make the filling: Preheat the oven to 425°…
2. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwis…
3. Remove the squash from the oven and let si…

…and 5 more steps

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