Amazing Butternut Squash Recipe
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Amazing Butternut Squash

By: LHBLIQUID 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (233)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 3 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 282 | Total Fat: 18.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by awesome in tummy   view full review
So sorry for a low rating but we just didn't like this. Butternut is my favorite squash and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by WKW   view full review
The recipe is a good start but needs some modifications. I did the following: 1. Don't add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by Jennifer   view full review
My family absolutely detests squash, but I love it, AND it's good for you.. so here I went,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by Purplelgs   view full review
Wow, this is great! i used vanilla yogurt instead of mayo as another reviewer suggested, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by ANGIEGAIL   view full review
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year in order to use up a couple of butternut squash...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by OBSIDIAN39   view full review
I also halved the mayonnaise and doubled the cracker & cheese mix. The reviews are right -...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by SUTERLEE   view full review
This recipe is excellent. Very tasty and easy to make. I made it exactly as suggested, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MARCIAMOORE2   view full review
This was delicious! My first experience with butternut squash. It was a chore to make...you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by TONYMCCAFFERY   view full review
FANTASTIC!! I have served this twice to guests and several times to family and everybody...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MBK   view full review
We all really enjoyed this recipe. I used vanilla yogurt in place of the mayo, and cooked the...

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