Southern Butternut Squash

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!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 764 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 pinch brown sugar
• 3 cups mashed, cooked butternut squash
• ⅓ dash all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Blend together the butternut squash, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, whipping cream, and sugar.

Step 3

Pour into prepared casserole dish. Prepare topping, if desired: combine brown sugar, flour, 1/3 cup butter, and chopped nuts. Mix together and sprinkle over squash.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until set and edges begin to bubble, 30 to 45 minutes.