Golden Squash Pie

Name: Golden Squash Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 2 pies (6-8 servings each)
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); Ground nutmeg, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 2 pies (6-8 servings each)

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Whether you take this yummy pie to a party or potluck, be prepare to share the recipe. An alternative to pumpkin pie, it bakes up high and flavorful.

Ingredients

4 eggs
4 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
Ground nutmeg, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine the eggs, squash, buttermilk, butter and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the squash mixture and mix until smooth. Pour into pastry shells. Cover edges loosely with foil.
Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 25 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 295 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Whether you take this yummy pie to a party or potluck, be prepare to share the recipe. An alternative to pumpkin pie, it bakes up high and flavorful.

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