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Amazing Butternut Squash

SUBMITTED BY: LHBLIQUID PHOTO BY: Seth D.

"I got this recipe from a relative years ago. Delicious, colorful squash is baked with a crunchy Parmesan cheese topping. It's excellent -- please try it!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 144 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr
Original recipe yield 3 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 butternut squash- peeled, seeded and cubed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large pot, bring the squash to boil. Reduce to a simmer until squash is soft.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the softened squash. Mix in the mayonnaise, onion, egg, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into a 2 quart baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together crackers, Parmesan and butter. Sprinkle over the squash mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, until the topping is lightly brown.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2003 by awesome in tummy
So sorry for a low rating but we just didn't like this. Butternut is my favorite squash and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2006 by KEENBEAN75
The recipe is a good start but needs some modifications. I did the following: 1. Don't add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by Jennifer
My family absolutely detests squash, but I love it, AND it's good for you.. so here I went,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by OBSIDIAN39
I also halved the mayonnaise and doubled the cracker & cheese mix. The reviews are right -... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2005 by Purplelgs
Wow, this is great! i used vanilla yogurt instead of mayo as another reviewer suggested, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by ANGIEGAIL
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year in order to use up a couple of butternut squash... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by SUTERLEE
This recipe is excellent. Very tasty and easy to make. I made it exactly as suggested, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MBK
We all really enjoyed this recipe. I used vanilla yogurt in place of the mayo, and cooked the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by TONYMCCAFFERY
FANTASTIC!! I have served this twice to guests and several times to family and everybody... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2003 by MARCIAMOORE2
This was delicious! My first experience with butternut squash. It was a chore to make...you... MORE