Butternut Squash Casserole
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When Mom didn't couldn’t get sweet potatoes in Zimbabwe, she substituted this creamy casserole, adding sweetness and spice to butternut squash. It soon became a family favorite.
—Susan Hansen
Auburn, Alabama
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Lower Fat
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a small mixing bowl, beat squash until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients; beat well. Spoon into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted near the center reads 160°. Yield: 6 servings.