This became one of our new favorite side dishes this past Thanksgiving. The rich flavor of the butternut squash is given a sweet, but subtle, kick from the butter and maple syrup. We went back for thirds it was so good. Although it need to bake in the oven for a while, this dish is very simple, making it an easy addition to a complicated menu or a weekend dinner.
* Multiply serving weight in grams by the carbs-per-gram ratio to calculate the total estimated carbs.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
1235g / 2 medium butternut squash
Wash surface of squash and dry with a towel. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 400°F until squash is very soft and you can easily run a skewer or fork through the thickest part, about 1 hour 30 min.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.
Slice butternut squash open lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Using a pot holder, hold half of the squash in one hand and scrape out the flesh with a spoon into a large mixing bowl. Be careful not to get any skin.
4 tablespoons butter
84g / ¼ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Add butter, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whip using an electric hand mixer until incorporated and smooth.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat in the microwave at a later time.
From MakeBetterFood.com. . (makebetterfood.com/recipes/mashed-butternut-squash/).
Wash surface of squash and dry with a towel. Place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
Bake at 400°F until squash is very soft and you can easily run a skewer or fork through the thickest part, about 1 hour 30 min.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 15 minutes.
Slice butternut squash open lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and discard. Using a pot holder, hold half of the squash in one hand and scrape out the flesh with a spoon into a large mixing bowl. Be careful not to get any skin.
Add butter, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Whip using an electric hand mixer until incorporated and smooth.
Serve immediately or refrigerate and reheat in the microwave at a later time.
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