Squash Casserole Recipe

Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and place, cut sides up, in a baking pan with 1 in. of water. Cover and bake at 350° for about 1 hour or until tender. Cool slightly and remove pulp from shell. Mash pulp with sugar, eggs and butter; stir in nuts and spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with whole pecans if desired. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until set. Yield: 8-10 servings.