Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole

Name: Marry Me Butternut Squash Casserole
Cook time: 1 h 55 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons no-salt-added tomato paste; 1½ cups heavy cream; 3 (6-inch) sprigs fresh thyme, plus leaves for garnish; 2 bay leaves; 3 large cloves garlic, grated (about 2 teaspoons); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 medium butternut squash (2½ to 3 pounds), peeled, quartered and sliced (¼-inch; 6 cups); ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and finely chopped; 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 tablespoon small fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Cook:1h 55min

This butternut squash casserole uses the “marry me” flavor profile—creamy, garlicky with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs—and gives it a vegetable-forward twist.

Updated at: Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:37:51 GMT