Buttercup Squash Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 (2 1/2 lb)  buttercup squash
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, if desired

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. In ungreased shallow baking pan, place pieces, cut sides down. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.

2. 2

   Spray 1-quart casserole with cooking spray. Scoop squash pulp from skin; place in medium bowl. Discard skin. Add brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and butter to squash. Mix with potato masher or fork until well blended. Spoon into casserole. Sprinkle with chives and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.

3. 3

   Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until hot.