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Buttercup Squash Casserole

Source of Recipe


Pillsbury Complete Cookbook






List of Ingredients



• 1 medium buttercup squash
  
• 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  
• 2 Tbsp butter or margarine
  
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
  
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg, if desired
  






Instructions



1. Heat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. Place, cut side down, in ungreased shallow baking pan. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
   
   
2. Grease a 1-quart casserole. Scoop squash pulp from skin; place in a medium bowl. Discard skin. Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and butter to squash. Mix with a potato masher or fork until well blended.
   
   
3. Spoon squash mixture into greased casserole. Sprinkle with chives and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg. Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.
   
   Makes 4 servings.