Squashed Squash Hubbard Or Butternut Food

SQUASHED SQUASH ( HUBBARD OR BUTTERNUT )

Steps:

• Pierce the squash in several spots with a fork or skewer.
• Place on a microwave-safe plate and place in the microwave; cook on High until squash is soft, about 8 minutes.
• Alternatively, you can do this in the oven: poke it as above, and roast at 400F for about 45 minutes.
• Cut cooked squash in half, scoop out and discard seeds, then scoop all the flesh into a mixing bowl.
• Add the butter and nutmeg, and mash well.
• Taste; add salt and pepper if desired; serve.
• A wee bit of cream can also be added when mashing, if you're feeling decadent.

SPICED HUBBARD OR BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKE

Steps:

• Saute onin in a small amount of Miracle Whip dressing until tender.
• Combine all ingredients except bread crumbs and margarine.
• Spoon into a greased 6 cup casserole.
• Combine bread crumbs and melted margarine; sprinkle over squash.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes or until golden.

ACORN OR BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Steps:

• Peel the squash and cut into 1" cubes.
• Put them under the broiler to toast.
• Boil the rice with liquid and flavoring.
• Heat up a large fry pan and scold the mixed veg on it with no liquid.
• When the squash is browned to your taste put it in the microwave with a couple of spoons of water and zap until tender- takes about 4.
• 5 minutes.
• While the squash is zapping mix the cooked rice in with the mixed veg.
• Stir in whatever seasoning you feel like using.
• it should now be on a low heat- just to keep everything warm.
• When the squash is done toss it in and mix it up- and serve.
• Salt or soy sauce or whatever to taste.
• it took about 15-20 mins to do.