Buttercup Squash Casserole



Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Yields: 4-6 servings

Description
This is a favorite around my Thanksgiving table. Hopefully it will become a favorite around yours too!

Ingredients

 * 1 (2 1/2 lb) buttercup squash
 * 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
 * 1/4 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
 * 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
 * 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut squash into quarters and remove seeds. In an ungreased shallow baking pan, place pieces, cut sides down. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.

2. Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray. Scoop squash pulp from skin; place in medium bowl. Discard skin.

3. Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and butter to squash. Mix with potato masher or fork until well blended. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with chives and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.

4. Bake casserole for 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.

5. Allow to cool before serving.