CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole image

When Mom didn't couldn't get sweet potatoes in Zimbabwe, she substituted this creamy casserole, adding sweetness and spice to butternut squash. It soon became a family favorite. -Susan Hansen Auburn, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into chunks
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, beat squash until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients; beat well. Spoon into a 1-1/2-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 75mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 5g protein.