Butternut Squash Mash

Creamy, comforting, and irresistibly flavorful, this Butternut Squash Mash is the perfect side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring oven-roasted butternut squash blended with rich unsalted butter, velvety heavy cream, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness, this dish shines with a hint of nutmeg for warm, cozy notes. Seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper, its silky texture and subtly sweet-savory balance make it a crowd-pleaser for family dinners, holidays, and everything in between. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this wholesome side is as easy to make as it is delicious. Serve warm and enjoy this delightful alternative to traditional mashed potatoes!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Cut both butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.

Step 3

Place the squash halves face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.

Step 5

Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

Step 6

Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh of the squash and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 7

Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, maple syrup, ground nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to the bowl with the squash.

Step 8

Mash all the ingredients together using a potato masher or hand mixer until smooth and well combined.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the butternut squash mash warm as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2910.7 grams (2910.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1580

Total Fat 46.70g	60%
Saturated Fat 26.60g	133%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 122mg	41%
Sodium 2498mg	109%
Total Carbohydrate 307.90g	112%
Dietary Fiber 90.00g	321%
Total Sugars 68.50g
Protein 25.60g	51%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1160mg	89%
Iron 17mg	96%
Potassium 7974mg	170%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.0%

Protein: 5.8%

Carbs: 70.2%