Jim Coleman Recipes

Kwanzaa Squash Bake

For this recipe you will need:

For the squash part of the recipe: :

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 5oz can of evaporated milk
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups cooked and mashed butternut squash

In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together. Add the rest of the ingredients and beat until all the ingredients are well incorporated. Pour into a greased baking dish.

For the topping:

• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces
• 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature

Bake the squash mixture uncovered without the topping in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 40 to 50 minutes or until almost set. Mix together all the toppings and sprinkle over the squash mixture and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.