Baked Squash

Trim ends of squash and cut into large pieces. Drop squash into an large saucepan with enough boiling water to cover. Return to boil,reduce heat and cook until tender (ten minutes, at most). Drain in a colander, then mash. In a large mixing bowl, combine squash with eggs, bread crumbs, onion, butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Turn into a 3)quart casserole which has been lightly greased or sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. Cover with a light layer of bread crumbs (or crushed crackers). Bake at 350 degrees until lightly browned. Makes 10 servings. Variation: Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese and 1 jalapeno pepper, diced.