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I made as directed but omitted the pecans. Will be making this again-so good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"annlindblad"},"reviewBody":"My grandchildren love this dish - they call it \"Grandma's dessert squash.\" I do reduce the amount of sugar called for - and it is still delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"contrarywife"},"reviewBody":"Scrumptious. Made this for an early family Thanksgiving celebration and came home with an empty dish. Nobody missed the sweet potatoe casserole. This is so much lighter. Just delicious!I made a larger batch and used a deeper dish but would recommend using a shallow dish as it took significantly longer to bake. I'll definitely be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"countrygramma1011"},"reviewBody":"We love this","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Stellie"},"reviewBody":"I can't count how many times I have made this recipe. If I am using butternut.....this is my go-to recipe. The recipe has been requested from those who have had it at my house. I actually double the recipe and do a 13 X 9 dish. That way a standard size can of evap milk works and I don't have to measure out and have some left back. Depending on the size of my butternut squash. After peeling, cubing and boiling in salted water. I get a 5 to 6 cups yield and I use all and the recipe still comes out fine. I even have made a day or two ahead and refrigerate without baking. And this too helps out with last minute prep when entertaining. As for the topping, I have even served it with marshmallows for a variation. This recipe has never failed me yet. It is definitely a keeper. Actually I have just prepared it for entertaining on Sunday!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bgehring"},"reviewBody":"I was looking for a different recipe for butternut squash and I came across this one. It was a BIG hit with the kids and my dad for Thanksgiving....will be making this again!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"crystal24"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! Mine was a little soupy, but that was probably some fault of mine. I used raisin bran for the cereal topping, was great! Will definatly make again and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"butterfly3gayle"},"reviewBody":"The topping is what makes this so good...most of the time I double the topping for it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jaclyne.rocole"},"reviewBody":"I make this at leat once a month. My kiddos all love it. Instead of the rice crispies cereal, I always use Cascadian Farms Oat & Honey Granola cereal. It even tastes great the next day as leftovers!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-09-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Hannah0418"},"reviewBody":"i found this a bit too sweet. i'd cut down the sugar next time","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"seasons4"},"reviewBody":"I have made this delicious squash dish so many times, I couldn't begin to count. There have been many times when guests have wanted to pass on having some (\"I don't like squash \") but I have said, \"Just try it\". Lo & behold, they are soon asking for more.I often double the recipe, but only use 1\/2 cup butter & 1 cup sugar. Also, the doubled recipe turns out just fine with the full can of evaporated milk & extra squash if you have it. This year's bumper crop of butternut squash in our garden will ensure that we will enjoy this side dish many times over the winter!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Juliev320"},"reviewBody":"Make this for every thanksgiving. It is a gret hit every year. I double the topping and use 2 pkgs. of frozen squash. It is now a tradition.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"NinaH"},"reviewBody":"This has become a standard recipe in our house, when we take it to potlucks, we never have leftovers! We use butternut or buttercup squash with great results!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"grannygourmet"},"reviewBody":"It's easy to see why this is an award winner! My family enjoyed this and my grandson even asked for seconds which is unheard of as he isn't too crazy about vegetables.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"summer888"},"reviewBody":"This recipe tastes delicious. I took it to a potluck dinner and everyone said it ought to have been placed on the dessert table. This side dish is so sweet it hardly counts as eating a vegetable. I skipped the pecans. I used a 9x13, which of course made this recipe look like hardly anything in the dish. I would make this again, but I will look first for a recipe with less sugar.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"j_me"},"reviewBody":"Everyone loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"This is a terrific way to prepare butternut squash.The topping makes it almost candy like. So very good!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DBKansas"},"reviewBody":"This casserole is better as a dessert. We are not fond of sweetened dishes with dinner, but I thought I would try it just once. The casserole is so extremely sweet that the topping would be overkill. I would happily serve this as a dessert, sans topping. But as a side dish, I would make it without the sugar or vanilla next time. Will be delicious to allow the squash to show its natural taste. We ate this for dessert.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"juicyfruit007"},"reviewBody":"This is good. I followed the suggestions of previous reviewers and doubled the recipe while not doubling the sugar. The recipe seems quite versatile and flexible, as to whether you use sweet potatoes or squash, decrease sugar, add spices, use oatmeal as the topping, etc, etc.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"becky6926"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a potluck and got a request for the recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dklinkow"},"reviewBody":"Yummy! I will now have no trouble with using the over abundance of butternut squash out of this years garden. Good hot or cold.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"andreaciarmello"},"reviewBody":"i made this for thanksgiving 2 years ago and my family still wants me to make it every fall. i love it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carolk318"},"reviewBody":"Make it every year for Thanksgiving. My family loves it! Better than sweet potatoes. 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