Butternut Baby

Cut 1 medium sized Butternut squash length wise and scoop seeds out with spoon

Place cut side down on foiled cookie sheet in a 350 degree oven

Roast for 1 hour or until fork tender

Allow squash to cool to the touch

Spoon flesh of squash into blender or food processor

Puree adding an ounce at a time of breast milk or formula to make a smooth baby food consistency. * If too thin add rice cereal to thicken *

Pour into ice cube trays * tap the trays on counter to get air bubbles out*

Cover with plastic wrap and freeze

Once food is frozen pop the food cubes out of tray * Run cold water on bottom of trays to loosen *

Put cubes in plastic baggies to store in freezer * Don't forget to label bags and date*

To serve: Put 4 cubes in a microwave safe bowl and heat for 1 minute. Stir and heat an additional 30 seconds or until lukewarm.

4 Cubes equals 1 serving
Makes 4 servings