1 to 1 1/2 lbs. banana or butternut squash, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch cubes (4 to 5 c.)
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. butter
2/3 c. taco sauce
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Place squash cubes in steamer basket. Place basket over boiling water. Steam squash cubes for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, in saucepan cook onion and garlic in the butter until tender but not brown. Stir in taco sauce, salt and pepper. Gently stir in squash cubes.

Place half of the squash mixture in the bottom of a 1 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese. Top with remaining squash mixture, cover and bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 or 20 minutes. Uncover; top with remaining cheese. Return to oven; bake 5 minutes more or until cheese melts. Makes 4 or 5 servings.