Amazing Butternut Squash
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Description
I got this recipe from a relative years ago. Delicious, colorful squash is baked with a crunchy Parmesan cheese topping. It's excellent -- please try it!
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup crushed saltine crackers
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2. In a large pot, bring the squash to boil. Reduce to a simmer until squash is soft.
- 3. In a large bowl, mash the softened squash. Mix in the mayonnaise, onion, egg, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
- 4. In a medium bowl, mix together crackers, Parmesan and butter. Sprinkle over the squash mixture.
- 5. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is lightly brown.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 3 cups
calories: 282.4 kcal
carbohydrates: 29.2 g
protein: 4.4 g
saturated fat: 4 g
cholesterol: 44.5 mg
sodium: 195.3 mg
fiber: 4.5 g
sugar: 6.2 g
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