How to Make Mashed Butternut Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mashed butternut squash is a delicious and nutritious side dish that is perfect for any fall or winter meal. This recipe is a great way to enjoy the sweet and nutty flavor of butternut squash, while also reaping the health benefits of this superfood. Butternut squash is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, making it an excellent addition to any diet.

Butternut squash is also incredibly versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, but one of the simplest and most de...

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Ingredients

  • 2 butternut squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup water, or as needed
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pierce butternut squash skin with a small knife and place cut-side down in a baking dish; pour in enough water for a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.
  • Scoop squash into a bowl; add 3/4 cup sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    276 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 110mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 63mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 978mg