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This mashed butternut squash is a delicious mash recipe made from roasted butternut squash, butter, cream, thyme and sage. It’s a wonderful Fall side dish.
I would say butternut squash is my favorite Fall vegetable. It is fantastic in butternut squash soup and in butternut squash chili. It is also amazing all by itself, like in this butternut squash mash.
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Why this recipe is great
- It is simple and made with a handful of ingredients.
- It is a great way to incorporate butternut squash into your diet.
- It makes for a great side dish.
- It is naturally gluten-free and grain-free.
Recipe ingredients
- Butternut squash– a 3-4 pound butternut squash.
- Garlic– this gives nice flavor to the mash.
- Olive oil– any good quality olive oil works well.
- Butter-a good quality butter adds nice flavor to the mash.
- Rubbed sage, dried thyme– these herbs flavor the roast butternut squash.
- Heavy cream or half and half– both work well and add creaminess to the mashed squash.
- Optional– nutmeg. If you like this flavor add a small pinch to your mash.
See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to make Mashed Butternut Squash
Step 1: Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cover with olive oil, dried thyme and rubbed sage.
Step 2: Cook squash for 40 minutes, add the garlic to the pan and cook for another 20-30 minutes.
Step 3: Scoop out the roasted butternut squash flesh and put into a bowl. Add the butter, cream, salt and pepper.
Step 4: Mash everything together with a potato masher.
Expert tips
- The roasted butternut squash is ready to be taken out of the oven when you can easily stab it with a knife.
- Using fresh garlic balances the sweetness of the squash.
- Only use a pinch of nutmeg if you like that flavor. First taste the mash as is to see if you like it.
- You could add a bit more rubbed sage and dried thyme to the mash to taste. I didn’t think it needed more but feel free to add more.
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Mashed Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream, or half and half
- optional sprinkle of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Put the oven rack in the center of the oven.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Lightly brush the cut sides with 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of rubbed sage, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme.
- Leave cut side up and cook in oven for 40 minutes. Add two garlic cloves to the pan with the squash, cover in oil and cook with the squash for 20-30 more minutes, until butternut squash is fork tender.
- Scoop out the flesh of the butternut squash and put into a large bowl. Squeeze the roasted garlic out and put on top of butternut squash. Add the butter, salt, pepper and cream to the bowl. Mash with a potato masher or with electric mixer, until desired texture is reached.
- Optional- add a sprinkle of nutmeg to the mash.
Notes
- The roasted butternut squash is ready to be taken out of the oven when you can easily stab it with a knife.
- Using fresh garlic balances the sweetness of the squash.
- Only use a pinch of nutmeg if you like that flavor. First taste the mash as is to see if you like it.
- You could add a bit more rubbed sage and dried thyme to the mash to taste. I didn’t think it needed more but feel free to add more.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hahahahaha i am a genius because i have been doing this of late without knowing that it is an existing recipe. I just boil the chopped butternut squash, sweet potatoes and carrots in equal proportions and when soft i just put a scoop of smooth peanut butter and mash together. When eating i just put a pinch of fresh cream in a bowl and enjoy. It is health i and i love it. By the way the three have lest pesticides.
the color is so vibrant! cant wait to try it, since it contain everything i love- carrots, squash and potatoes
What an interesting dish combination. I bet the flavors are outstanding!! I am definitely pinning this recipe to try. It certainly doesn’t sound like a diet type recipe.
Any dish with such a gorgeous color must taste great as well! Butternut squash, carrots and potatoes, and you cannot go wrong with that! Congratulations on your pregnancy, hopefully, the morning sickness will pass soon!