Mashed Potatoes and Squash with Gruyere

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Spray baking sheet with nonstick spray.

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   Place squash halves, cut side down, on prepared sheet.

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   Bake until squash is very tender when pierced with fork, about 1 hour.

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   Scoop out squash pulp; transfer to bowl and mash until almost smooth.

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   Meanwhile, cook potatoes and garlic in large saucepan of boiling salted water until potatoes are very tender, about 20 minutes.

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   Drain.

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   Return potato mixture to saucepan and mash until almost smooth.

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   Add squash and mash to blend well.

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    Stir in 3 tablespoons cheese.

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    Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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    Transfer mashed vegetable mixture to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish.

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    Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon cheese.

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    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

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    Cover and refrigerate.)

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    Preheat oven to 450#&176;F. Bake vegetable mixture until heated through, about 15 minutes if at room temperature or 25 minutes if chilled.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.