2 (12 oz.) pkg. frozen squash or fresh squash
4 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 tbsp. butter, soft
1/2 c. chopped pecans (any nuts will do)

Combine squash, butter, salt, pepper, and eggs in saucepan. Cook over low heat until squash is hot, stirring well. Pour squash into greased 1-quart casserole. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and pecans. Sprinkle praline mixture over squash. Bake in moderate 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Yield: 6 servings.