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Butternut Squash Casserole

SUBMITTED BY: VPMSAVGA PHOTO BY: Monica

"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!!!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 231 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

SERVINGS

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  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.
  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.
  4. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by A. Achter
I like this recipie, but made a few changes as suggested by others... Instead of microwaving... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2005 by Krystal James
I am a newlywed and havne't done much cooking. I have prepared this for Thanksgiving ahead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2003 by JUDY9
I love butternut squash and this is a great recipe to get started with. I've made this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by BSAMSON
A splicing of many of the review-based mods caused this first attempt to use butternut squash... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2003 by NDOMMEL
This recipe is good, but a bit on the sweet side for me. The second time I made it I cut the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by PETRIE27
Big success! This is the first time I've ever cooked any kind of squash. I took other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2003 by KATEIRENE
I thought this recipe was a bit too sweet. It really could have substituted as a dessert! If I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2003 by AIAROSSI
I made this recipe with 3/4 cup white sugar and around 1.25-1.33 cup milk per suggestions on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by Terri
This recipe is one of my family's favorites!!! I also add 1 cup chopped pecans to the topping.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2006 by Imout
Four stars since I managed to get my "picky & fussy" grand-daughter to eat this; however, I... MORE