Butternut Squash And Corn Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. butternut squash or pumpkin
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. butter
1 (17 oz.) cream-style corn
1 c. coarsely crushed Ritz crackers
1/2 c. shredded cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped pimento (optional)
1/4 c. chopped pecans (optional)
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Quarter squash.
Remove seeds.
In microwave-safe dish (1 1/2 quarts) place squash and 2 tablespoons water.
Cook on High 10 minutes or until tender, mash.
Microwave onion, green pepper and butter.
Stir in mashed squash, corn, crackers, cheese and optional pimento and nuts.
Cook 6 minutes.
Sprinkle with nutmeg. Serves 5 to 6.