Southern Butternut Squash

82 Reviews

“My mother made this dish every year for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Now I make it for my family every year. Whenever we get together for a big meal, they always request I bring it! Delicious!” - by Jiniwin Schroeder

Ingredients

3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup white sugar

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Original recipe yields 4 to 6 servings

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 2 quart casserole dish.
Blend together the butternut squash, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, cream and sugar.
Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes or until set and edges begin to bubble.
Prepare a topping if desired by combining 1 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour, 1/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Mix together and sprinkle over squash before baking.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

Calories
581 cal
29%

Fat
32 g
49%

Carbs
70.6 g
23%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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snoodge

Nov. 30, 2005

"I made this for Thanksgiving, with changes, and it was terrific. I omitted the condensed milk and the sugar, and made a 1/2 batch of the topping. It was a delicious side dish with just enough sweet ..." See morethat you could still taste the squash. Next time I will make with evaporated milk to save a bit of the expense."

KAET

Jan. 17, 2004

"This recipe was well-received at the dinner I brought it to. I, however, did make quite a few adjustments. I left out the sugar, increased the sweetened condensed milk to 3/4 cup, added another egg,..." See more some cinnamon and nutmeg and at least doubled the amount of pecans in the topping. It was a hit, but I heard lots of jokes about hardening of the arteries because of all the yummy butter in it. My husband says it tastes like a cross between pumpkin and pecan pie."

SHAWMAM

Oct. 30, 2003

"OH MY WORD! This is the best butternut squash I have ever had! I made it last Christmas and probably 6-7 more family occasions since. Everyone loves it! My mother in law actually asked ME for the re..." See morecipe! Trust me, that says alot."

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