squash that tastes like pumpkin pie

How To Make squash that tastes like pumpkin pie

• 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.
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  Place squash in a large mixing bowl, and with an electric mixer, beat til smooth.
• 4

  Add milk, butter, eggs and vanilla, mix well.
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  Combine the dry ingredients and add to the wet ones.
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  Spray a 2 quart baking casserole dish with non stick spray, and pour squash mixture in.
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  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.
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