Whole squash is roasted with butter, maple syrup, and cream, then mashed into a sweet and savory side dish.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Roasted Mashed Butternut Squash.
1. Info for Roasted Mashed Butternut Squash
- Cook Time: 1 hr 35 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 35 min
- Servings: 4
- Calories: 159.71 kcal
2. Ingredients for Roasted Mashed Butternut Squash
- 1 butternut squash (medium)
- 2 Tbs. butter
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- 2 Tbs. heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. salt (more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Trim the top stem from squash. Use a sharp, heavy knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove membranes and seeds with a spoon and discard.
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Place the squash cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Place a tablespoon of butter in each squash cavity, followed by a tablespoon each of maple syrup and heavy cream. Sprinkle the pumpkin pie spice over squash, if using.
3.3 Oven
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Roast the squash on middle rack of oven until necks are extremely fork tender, 70-85 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that squash is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed. Allow squash to rest until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
3.5 Prep
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Use a spoon to scoop the flesh of squash and maple butter into a large mixing bowl. Discard the skins. With a potato masher or large fork, mash squash until smooth. Season with the salt and black pepper.
3.6 Serve
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Serve immediately.
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