Cheddar Maple Squash

From Jenny Hespeler:

"These kicked total ass, try them.
I used turkay bacon(less fat), yellow cheddar and dried sage( I don't have time for the fresh shit).
I could eat it all day =0)"

1-1/2 poundsbutternut squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
2 ouncesaged white cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoonsnipped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, crushed
1 tablespoonpure maple syrup
2 slicesturkey bacon, cooked according to package directions

1. In a covered medium saucepan, cook squash cubes in enough boiling water to cover about 15 minutes or until tender; drain and return squash to hot saucepan.
2. Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash drained squash. Stir in the cheese, sage, and syrup. Chop the cooked turkey bacon and sprinkle atop squash.


*this recipe is from diabeticlivingonline.com