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butternut squash mash, roasted butternut squash mashed potatoes, sweet potato mash

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Author: Hello Ani
This healthy and vibrant roasted butternut squash mash makes an amazing alternative to classic mashed potatoes. A perfect side dish for the upcoming holidays!
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Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash
  • 1 teaspoon salt - or more to taste (about 1 ½ teaspoons if sweet potato is added)
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper - or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground garlic powder
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 teaspoon butter
  • 1 sweet potato (yam) - optional

Grilled onion topping:

  • 1 yellow onion - sliced
  • 1 glove garlic -optional
  • cilantro for garnish -optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F
    1. Cut butternut squasch lenghtwise through the middle. Drizzle a little olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper. Place cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake ca. 45 minutes, or until squash is soft. Remove from the oven.
    2. If you would like to serve the mash with grilled onion: peel and slice 1 onion, and sautee in a skillet with a little butter (medium heat) until soft and fragrant. A little clove of garlic (minced) may be added, if you like.
    3. Scoop out the butternut squash and place into a medium siced pan. Puree with a potato masher until all is smooth.
    4. Add all seasoning, milk and butter. Mix until all combined on medium heat. Adjust seasoning after taste. Top with grilled onion, a little butter, and a drizzle of fresh chopped cilantro, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13383IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 1mg
COURSE: Side Dish
CUISINE: American
KEYWORD: Butternut squash puree, Pumpkin mash, Roasted Butternt squash mashed potatoes
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