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Winter Squash Cheese Casserole Recipe

I love serving a hot casserole straight from the oven in the winter. It warms up my kitchen and my family loves it!—Alberta Goodrich, Portland, Connecticut

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Winter Squash Cheese Casserole Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 pounds winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
Ground nutmeg to taste

Directions

In a saucepan, cook squash in enough water to cover until tender. Drain. in a skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender. Place squash in a greased 2-qt. casserole. Top with the onion and half the cheese. Beat the eggs, milk and seasonings together. Pour over the squash. Top with remaining cheese; sprinkle with bread crumbs and nutmeg. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Serve immediately. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 202 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 90 mg cholesterol, 230 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Winter Squash Cheese Casserole in Country Woman July/August 1992, p35