Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Thanksgiving squash



Ingredients:
1 Butternut Squash - (pill, remove seeds, & cube - if using microwave)
1/2 Tb. butter
1/4 ts. cinnamon
1/8 ts. nutmeg
1 Tb. maple syrup

Preparation:
1. Microwave covered squash on high until very tender (steering occasionally).
2. Drain well and place in a large bowl; mash it well.
3. Add rest of the ingredients and whip until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

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** 1.  If baking (halved and seeded) squash: place cut side down, add 1/4 in water and bake at 350* for 1 hr. Don't cover.
** 2. scrape the squash into a large bowl, then mash it well.
3. Add rest of the ingredients and whip until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.