Butternut Squash Hotdish with Craisins and Nuts All the quantities can be adjusted to your personal taste. 1 medium butternut squash 1/2 to 1 stick of butter or margarine (I used a mix of butter and Brown and Brummels yogurt whip) 1/2 cup brown sugar or maple syrup 1 1/2 to 2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 to 1/2 tsp clove 1/4 to 1/2 tsp nutmeg Pepper and salt to taste 1/2 cup walnut or pecan pieces 1/2 cup craisins Bake the squash in a 350 degree oven, 30-45 minutes, or microwave squash until soft and fully cooked. Scoop squash out of skin. Discard skin. Mash cooked squash in a bowl. Beat in butter, syrup or sugar, spices, salt, and pepper, til butter melts and squash is consistency of mashed potatoes. Put the mixture in a serving bowl and sprinkle nuts and craisins on top. Can be covered and stored in refrigerator and reheated before serving. Made by Esther for the October 2004 potluck.

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