Mashed Butternut Squash
Mashed butternut squash makes for the perfect side dish recipe on a fall dinner table! It's easy, smooth, creamy, and loaded with nutrients.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 1 hr
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup melted butter (or ghee)
- salt and pepper (to taste )
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Farenheit.
- 2
Cut the squash in half. Using a sharp knife, cut off the ends by 1/4 to 1/2 inch, slice it in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
- 3
Brush olive oil onto the cut side of the squash. Use about 1 tablespoon of oil and brush evenly.
- 4
Season with salt, pepper, and any other seasoning you'd like.
- 5
Roast the halves. Place the squash cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for about 40-45 minutes. The cut edge should just start to caramelize.
- 6
Take the butternut squash out of the oven and let it cool. Then scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl.
- 7
Mash the butternut squash with a hand masher or electric beater.
- 8
Then, pour the butter into the mixture and continue mixing until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Scoop the mashed butternut squash into a bowl and garnish with rosemary or other herbs.