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.
Category:Side Dish Recipes