Mashed Butternut Squash

Butternut squash mash is a smooth, creamy side dish made by cooking and mashing tender butternut squash until velvety.  Naturally sweet and slightly nutty, it pairs beautifully with savoury herbs, butter, or a hint of warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.  This colourful mash is a cozy, nutrient-rich alternative to mashed potatoes and adds a touch of autumn flavour to any meal.

In this blog post, you will learn how to make butternut squash mash.

How to Make Butternut Squash Mash

Take your butternut squash and cut it in half lengthwise.

Scrape out the seeds.

Place the squash onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Drizzle the olive oil onto the flesh of the squash, then season with salt and pepper.

Bake for 1 hour.

When the squash is finished baking, scoop the flesh out with a spoon.  Place the cooked squash flesh into a medium bowl.

Add the brown sugar, butter, and cream.  Mix together well.

Serve with your favourite main course!

Storage

Store your cooked squash in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

For longer storage, freeze cooked squash in freezer-safe containers or bags for up to 3 months.

To reheat, remove the squash from the freezer, let it thaw, then place it in a skillet or saucepan over low to medium heat.  Add a splash of water or broth if it seems dry, and stir gently until heated through.

Ingredients

Butternut Squash: Butternut squash is the main ingredient, giving the mash its naturally sweet, nutty flavour and smooth, creamy texture.  Butternut Squash Soup is another great recipe to make with squash.

Olive Oil: olive oil is used for roasting the squash, adding a subtle richness and helping enhance its caramelized flavour.

Salt: salt balances the natural sweetness of the squash and brings out its flavour.

Pepper: pepper adds a gentle hint of warmth and spice for depth.

Brown Sugar: brown sugar enhances the squash’s sweetness and adds a touch of caramel-like richness.

Butter: butter adds creaminess, richness, and a silky mouthfeel to the mash.

Double Cream: double cream makes the mash extra smooth, luxurious, and indulgently creamy.

Tips

•  You can use any other type of squash, I just find that Butternut Squash is the easiest type of squash to find.

Butternut Squash Mash Recipe

This butternut squash mash recipe is easy to make and is made by baking a fresh butternut squash then adding savoury herbs for extra flavor.  This is a delicious side dish that will go well with your recipes!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 1 Butternut Squash
• 1 tsp. Olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1/8 c. double cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 400℉/200℃/Gas Mark 6.
• Take the butternut squash and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds.
• Place the sliced squash onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
• Drizzle the olive oil onto the flesh side of the squash. Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 1 hour or until the squash flesh can be easily scooped out.
• Remove from the oven then scoop out the flesh into a medium bowl. Mix in the brown sugar, butter, and double cream.
• Enjoy and serve!

Notes

Nutritional Information                                                                               Servings 4

Calories 295               Carbs 28g                               Protein 1g                  Fat 22g

Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.

Keyword Butternut Squash, Butternut Squash Mash, Squash Recipes

Author:  Sarah Young

In this blog post, you learned how to make mashed butternut squash.

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