Autumn Squash

Name: Autumn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed cooked acorn or butternut squash; 1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers, divided; 4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

I make this pretty dish with squash from my garden. It has a delicious, crunchy topping.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed cooked acorn or butternut squash
1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers, divided
4 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 to 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the squash, 1/4 cup cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons butter, egg, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.
Pour into a greased 2-1/2-cup baking dish. Combine remaining crumbs and butter; sprinkle over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Originally published as Autumn Squash in 2001 Taste of Home Annual Recipes