Creamy Roasted Butternut Squash Mash in 5 Simple Steps
A creamy and flavorful side dish made from roasted butternut squash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter or dairy-free alternative
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Brush cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut-side down on baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Scoop flesh from skin and mash with butter and cinnamon.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose squash with firm, unblemished skin.
- For smoother texture, blend mashed squash briefly.
- Store leftovers in airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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