Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole

This Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole is savory, spicy, wholesome, and perfect for a quick and easy dinner! Made with simple ingredients, this make-ahead meal can be made entirely in a casserole dish and is bursting with flavor. This is healthy comfort food that the entire family will love!

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 406kcal

Author Christine McMichael

Equipment

Casserole Dish

Ingredients

1 lb frozen butternut squash, cubed about 3-4 cups
1 large bell pepper sliced or chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt/pepper to taste
1 15 oz. can black beans drained
1 cup cooked ground beef
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup chopped kale
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Place the squash and pepper in the casserole dish and drizzle with olive oil.
Bake for about 20 minutes, or until squash just begins to soften.
Drain any extra liquid in the casserole dish.
Mix in the paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, black beans, cooked ground beef, half of the cheese, and kale to the casserole dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for another 10 minutes (or until everything is soft).
Top with crushed red pepper (optional).
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Prep the ground beef ahead of time so that it's ready to go!
Cook the butternut squash in the casserole dish just until soft, but not too soft (as it will continue to cook with the other ingredients).
Use pre-cut or frozen butternut squash to help save time.
Adjust the spicy level of this recipe by adding more (or less) crushed red pepper!

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