Ingredients

2lbssquash,(acorn or butternut)

2cupschicken stock,or water

1tspnutmeg,grated

salt and freshly ground pepper

1egg

½cupwhipping cream

2tbspbutter

¼cupparmesan cheese,grated

2tbspbrown sugar

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Place squash and stock in a pot on high heat. Bring to the boil, turn heat to low, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the squash is tender.

Drain squash and mash with a potato masher or fork. Mix in the nutmeg, salt, pepper, egg, whipping cream and Parmesan. Place in a medium oven proof baking dish. Dot with the butter.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the squash is hot. Sift brown sugar on top and place under broiler.

Broil, watching constantly, until sugar bubbles and turns golden.