Southern Butternut Squash recipe

4 servings

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

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.