Butternut Squash Bake Recipe

Butternut Squash Bake Recipe
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100% would make again

For a side dish with harvesttime appeal, you can't go wrong with this savory squash bake. It's creamy, comforting and looks pretty, too, thanks to the rich yellow butternut squash and golden crumb topping. -Bertha Johnson, Indianapolis, Indiana

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 35 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crushed saltines (about 8 crackers)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Directions

  • Place squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until very tender. Drain well and place in a large bowl; mash squash.
  • In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, egg, sugar, salt and pepper; add to the squash and mix well.
  • Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 245 calories, 18 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 49 mg cholesterol, 199 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Butternut Squash Bake published in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p31

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Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2010 by 43kojo43

I love this recipe, I have been making this recipe for about 2 yrs. I tell all my friends about it and it is even better the second day.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by misty0300

Forgot to add that I saute the onions before adding them to the squash, and I think the recipe is much better that way.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by misty0300

Very good. Made this one many times too.

Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2009 by galtlori

I omited the sugar and it was still great. Everyone loved it. Great alternative to sweet butternut squash recipes. I'm going to make it again for Thanksgiving.

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by mom23kids

Next time I'll try and saute the onions a bit before adding to the squash. The flavour was wonderful

Reviewed on Apr. 04, 2009 by Hannah0418

This was a big hit at Christmas Dinner! It's easy to make and doesn't require much time which is also a plus during the busy holidays. It'll be a permanent dish at our christmas table.

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2008 by hollyez

This was delicious!!! We made this for our Christmas dinner and it was WONDERFUL! Normaly I just mash the butternut squash with butter, cream, and sugar. So I was a little worried about a "savory" butternut recipe. But it was sooooo good. Everyone at the table loved it and it was a great side dish to the Brisket we made. Thank you taste of home!

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2008 by rapelkola

Re: Butternut Squash Bake- My fiance and I both thought this recipe was too egg-y and mushy. Sorry!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2008 by cwickern

Delicious!!!

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