Winter Squash Casserole

Winter Squash Casserole

(8-10 servings)

Ingredients:

5 cups Acorn Squash, cooked and mashed

(2-3 squash approximately)

7 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, divided

4 tbsp. Brown sugar, divided

¼ tsp. Salt

¼ tsp. Black Pepper

4 cups McIntosh Apples, unpeeled and sliced

(3-4 apples approximately)

1 tbsp. Sugar

2 cups Raisin Brand Cereal, coarsely crushed

½ cup Pecan Halves

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the squash, 4 tbsp. butter, 2 tbsp. brown sugar, salt and pepper.  Set aside.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp. butter.  Add apples and sugar, cooking about 3 minutes or until apples are tender.  Place cooked apples in a sprayed 3-quart casserole.  Spread the apple mixture over the apples.  In a medium bowl, mix cereal, 2 tbsp. melted butter, remaining brown sugar and pecans.  Sprinkle over top of casserole.  Place in a pre-heated 350-degree oven for 25-30 minutes or until casserole is hot and topping is golden brown.  Serve immediately with the rest of your meal.

Notes:              You can substitute another type of apple.  Availability and price may direct you in another choice.

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