butternut squash casserole

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55 Pinches
Julian, NC
Updated on Aug 11, 2010

This is an absolute hit with everyone in my family. I always make it to take to Grandma's for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Makes a great dessert or a side for those who don't particularly like yams or sweet potatoes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 - butternut squash
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • TOPPING
  • 1/2 package vanilla wafers, crushed
  • 1/2 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar

How To Make butternut squash casserole

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Step 2
    Cook squash in microwave 2 to 3 minutes. Cut in half, scoop out seeds and cube the squash. Bring pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
  • Step 3
    In a 9x13 dish, combine 3 cups squash, white sugar, milk, vanilla extract, salt, flour, eggs, and 1/4 cup of the margarine. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until set.
  • Step 4
    In a medium bowl, combine crushed vanilla wafers, 1/2 cup melted margarine, and brown sugar. Crumble over top of cooked casserole and return to oven to brown slightly.

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