Butternut Squash Casserole

This recipe is in great demand from my friends and family. It tastes similar to sweet potato souffle, with a custard-like texture. Use with any meal that sweet potatoes seem to go with (for example, ham, pork, etc). Yum yum!

Step: 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step: 2

Put butternut squash in the microwave and cook on high, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and cube. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.

Step: 3

In a 9x13 inch casserole dish combine 3 cups mashed butternut squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs and 1/4 cup melted margarine.

Step: 4

Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set.

Step: 5

In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted margarine and brown sugar. Crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown.

Per Serving: 320 calories; protein 4.1g; carbohydrates 48.7g; fat 13.5g; cholesterol 39.2mg; sodium 192.9mg.

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