Butternut Squash Bake

From Taste of Home. This is a great side dish with fall appeal. It's creamy, comforting and looks pretty, too, thanks to the rich yellow butternut squash and golden crumb topping.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  small  butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 2 cups)
• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1  teaspoon sugar
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  crushed  saltine (about 8)
•  cracker
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine, melted

Directions

1. Place squash in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until very tender.
3. Drain well and place in a large bowl; mash squash.
4. In another bowl,combine the mayonnaise, onion, egg, sugar, salt and pepper; add to the squash and mix well.
5. Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Combine the cracker crumbs, cheese and butter; sprinkle over top.
6. Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 30-40 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.
7. Yield: 6 servings.