Butternut Squash
Directions
- 1
Bake butternut squash in the oven until soft.
- 2
Place the squash on a tray with water to keep moisture in oven.
- 3
Remove the squash from the oven and cut in half.
- 4
Remove the seeds and discard.
- 5
Remove the pulp carefully so you can fill the shell later.
- 6
Place the pulp in a bowl and combine butter, salt, pepper, sugar and whipping cream.
- 7
Beat on medium speed until smooth.
- 8
Put back into shell, sprinkle with brown sugar and serve.
Published September 17, 2026 · straight from the family recipe box, exactly as the family wrote it.
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