So sorry for a low rating but we just didn't like this. Butternut is my favorite squash and this wasn't a recipe for us. I omitted onion and used less mayo as others stated and used 1 cup crackers and 6 T parmesan. I do have an easier way to peel butternut squash for all you lovers out there. Wash and pat dry your squash. Take a fork and pierce the skin many times all around. Place in microwave and nuke for 8 to 10 minutes. Depending on size. Remove using a pot holder because it will be extremely hot. Let cool a few minutes before peeling it's easier to slice too it works great! Then procede with whatever recipe your making. Hope this helps.
The recipe is a good start but needs some modifications. I did the following: 1. Don't add the onions. They don't fit in this recipe. 2. Replace the mayonnaise with vanilla yogurt and make it slightly less than 1/2 cup. You could also add a teaspoon of vanilla extract. 3. Replace the saltine crackers with Graham crackers The result is a sweet, vanilla flavored dish that lets the natural butternut squash flavor come through!
My family absolutely detests squash but I love it AND it's good for you.. so here I went and tried yet another squash recipe.. you should have seen the look in my husbands eyes... and to top it off I didn't realize that the friends we had over for dinner also disliked squash.. well.. they all tried it just to please me... and they LOVED IT! I didn't use the FULL amount of mayo just cause someone said they thought it was too much.. but OH MY! yummy! Nice for haters and lovers of squash.. definately a winner! THANKS!
Wow this is great! i used vanilla yogurt instead of mayo as another reviewer suggested and bread crumbs instead of the crackers. I also did double the topping and saute the onions in a bit of butter before but everything else just as is. My roommate can't stop eating it! I seriously think she ate half of the dish! A great way to use up butternut. oh and i did bake the squash in halves in 350 degree oven for 1 hour before scooped it out and beat everything together with a hand-held mixer to combine. Great recipe!
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving this year in order to use up a couple of butternut squash I had laying around. I used non-fat plain yogurt instead of the mayo and made lots and lots of topping! It was a hit! Everyone loved it and scraped the bowl clean! It even traveled the 60 miles and reheated well. Definately a keeper! Thanks
I also halved the mayonnaise and doubled the cracker & cheese mix. The reviews are right - peeling the squash after boiling is a LOT easier.
This recipe is excellent. Very tasty and easy to make. I made it exactly as suggested and wouldn't change anything the next time I make it. The ingredients aren't typical but really add to the squash and make a great complimentary side dish. Thanks.
We all really enjoyed this recipe. I used vanilla yogurt in place of the mayo and cooked the 1/2 cup of onions a little before adding. And of course I added more crunchy topping as everyone suggested. We'll definitely try this one again!
FANTASTIC!! I have served this twice to guests and several times to family and everybody loves it! I have added more crackers and parmesan to the topping but other than that the recipe is perfect! I have passed this recipe on to all my friends. Tony 24 Scotland UK.
