SPECIAL SQUASH CASSEROLE

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Squash has traditionally been a food our family passes up, but this luscious casserole is an exception to the rule. You won't find it among our Thanksgiving leftovers-it's one of the first dishes to go back to the kitchen empty. -Kathleen Cox, Wyoming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
3/4 cup 2% milk
6 tablespoons butter, melted
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafers (about 15 wafers)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Place squash in a Dutch oven or large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook until tender, 25-30 minutes. Drain and place in a large bowl; beat just until smooth. , Beat in the milk, butter, eggs and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to squash mixture and mix well. , Transfer to a large greased cast-iron skillet or 2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine topping ingredients until crumbly., Sprinkle topping over squash. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 12-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.