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Acorn Squash Custard

Perfect for your fall gatherings! these would also be great for a buffet because they are individual servings. you can make these a day ahead and add to the baking time.

Steps

Heat oven to 350f line large rimmed baking sheet with foil , spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Generously butter 10 1 / 2 cup nonstick muffing cups.
Cut squash in half.
Rmove seeds.
Place cut side down , on baking sheet.
Bake 40 minutes until almost tender.
Turn squash cut side up , sprinkle with brown sugar and butter.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until tender.
Scoop flesh of squash with butter sugar mixture into a large bowl.
With a potato masher , mash squash until smooth.
Stir in remaining ingredients until well combined.
Fill muffin cups with squash mixture.
Cover and refrigerate.
An additional 5-10 minutes baking time may be needed.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until brown around edges and toothpick inserted in center comes out moist but not wet.
Cool in pan 5 minutes , invert onto baking sheet.
With spatula , gently place custards on serving platter.

Ingredients

acorn squash, brown sugar, butter, eggs, dijon mustard, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg