ACORN SQUASH CUSTARD

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Perfect for your fall gatherings! These would also be great for a buffet because they are individual servings. You can make these a day ahead and add to the baking time.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 lbs acorn squash
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cut up, softened
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Line large rimmed baking sheet with foil, spray with nonstick cooking spray. Generously butter 10 1/2 cup nonstick muffing cups. Cut squash in half; rmove seeds. Place cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake 40 minutes until almost tender.
  • Turn squash cut side up, sprinkle with brown sugar and butter. Bake 30-35 minutes or until tender.
  • Scoop flesh of squash with butter sugar mixture into a large bowl (should have about 4 cups). With a potato masher, mash squash until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • Fill muffin cups with squash mixture.
  • Note: Custards can be made to this point up to 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. An additional 5-10 minutes baking time may be needed.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until brown around edges and toothpick inserted in center comes out moist but not wet.
  • Cool in pan 5 minutes, invert onto baking sheet. With spatula, gently place custards on serving platter.

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