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Butternut Squash Mash
Recipes
Butternut Squash Mash
5 servings
50 minutes total (Active 15 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 lb), halved, seeds removed
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat baking sheet with spray; place squash, cut side down, on baking sheet. Bake 25–35 minutes or until squash is very tender when pierced with a fork.
    2. Cut butter into small pieces and place in medium bowl. Scoop out flesh of squash halves and add on top of butter.
    3. Stir in syrup and salt; mash the squash, with a potato masher, until smooth. (May also be processed in a blender for a finer texture.)
Other Preparation Methods
    • Roasted: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and dice 2 medium butternut squash; combine with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons seasoned salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place on foil-lined baking sheet; bake 23–25 minutes or until golden and tender.

Amount per ¼ recipe serving: Calories 210, Total Fat 9g, Sat Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 25mg, Sodium 125mg, Total Carb 32g, Fiber 7g, Sugars 12g, Protein 2g, Calc 8%, Vitamin A 520%, Vitamin C 60%, Iron 6%