SQUASH THAT TASTES LIKE PUMPKIN PIE

Squash That Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie image

Provided by Jane Whittaker

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
3/4 c milk
6 Tbsp butter, melted
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla
3/4 c sugar
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
topping:
1/2 c vanilla wafer crumbs (about 15 wafers)
1/4 c packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp butter, melted

Steps:

1. Butternut squash is kind of tricky to work with. I prick it all over with a fork, and nuke it to get it soft enough to peel and seed, and dice. This can take as long as 8 minutes or so, turning the squash until it softens enough to work with.
2. Peel, halve, scoop out the seeds and dice. Put in a glass bowl with a few tablespoons of water, cover and microwave unti squash is tender.
3. Place squash in a large mixing bowl, and with an electric mixer, beat til smooth.
4. Add milk, butter, eggs and vanilla, mix well.
5. Combine the dry ingredients and add to the wet ones.
6. Spray a 2 quart baking casserole dish with non stick spray, and pour squash mixture in.
7. Cover and bake in a pre heated 350° oven for 45 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine the topping ingredients until crumbly.
9. Sprinkle over squash, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes or until heated through.