Butternut and Sausage Casserole

A layered casserole with savory Italian sausage and sweet butternut squash. Goes together quickly and easily. My family really enjoys it.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  medium  butternut squash
• 1  lb  italian bulk sausage
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ (optional)
• 1  teaspoon sage
•  salt
•  pepper
• 2 -4  tablespoons butter or 2 -4  tablespoons margarine

Directions

1. Peel, halve, and cube butternut squash.
2. Saute with margarine, sage, salt and pepper until just soft. Add water as needed to prevent schorching.
3. Meanwhile, cook sausage until done. Drain.
4. Add cream, parmesan and wheat germ to sausage.
5. Spoon sausage into 2 quart casserole dish.
6. Top with squash.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
8. Top with additional parmesan before serving if desired.