YELLOW SQUASH MUFFINS

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I found this recipe in a newspaper article many years ago. It's really delicious.The original recipe called for 1 cup melted butter. I use 1/2 cup butter & 1/2 cup applesauce.

Provided by CaramelPie

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 40m

Yield 18 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs crookneck yellow squash
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Wash squash, trim ends, and cut into 1-inch slices.
  • Cook in a small amount of water for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain well and mash.
  • Measure 2 cups of the cooked squash, combine with eggs, butter, and applesauce, and set aside.
  • Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Make a well in center of mixture.
  • Add squash to dry ingredients, stirring only until moist.
  • Spoon into greased muffin tins, filling 3/4 full.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 20 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 286.5, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 3.4

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