Squash Pie

This is a family favorite, especially for my son Terry. In 1980 his new bride Kate asked for the recipe so she could make it often for him.

SLICE SQUASH (ZUCCHINI OR YELLOW OR BOTH)

COVER WITH WATER AND BOIL UNTIL TENDER

DRAIN SOUASH THOROUGHLY

MASH SOUASH

BLEND FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS:

3 CUPS MASHED SQUASH

1½ CUP SUGAR

1 CUP PLAIN FLOUR

4 OZ BUTTER

3 BEATEN EGGS

2 CUPS MILK

1 CUP FLAKE COCONUT (optional)

1 TABLE SPOON VANILLA

PLACE IN BAKING DISH AND BAKE AT 350 DEGREES FOR 1 HOUR

COOL

TOPPING: (optional)

4 OZ CREAM CHEESE ROOM TEMPERATURE

1/4 CUP CONFECTIONERY SUGAR

1 TEASPOON VANILLA

2 CUPS COOL WHIP

SPREAD TOPPING ON CUSTARD.

COVER WITH PLASTIC WRAP

KEEP REFRIGERATED