HOLIDAY SQUASH

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This recipe came from our youngest daughter who especially likes to prepare it at Christmas. The crunchy topping and touch of sweet maple syrup make it our favorite side dish for turkey or ham.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 butternut squash (about 3 pounds)
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Peel squash; cut into 1/2-in. slices, removing seeds when necessary. Put a third of the squash slices in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup crumb mixture. Layer the remaining squash on top, overlapping when necessary. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top. Top with pecans. Drizzle with maple syrup. Cover with foil; bake at 350° for 1 hour. Remove foil; bake 10 minutes more or until squash is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.