Mashed Butternut Squash
Elevate your side dish game with this creamy, dreamy Mashed Butternut Squash recipe—an easy-to-make, nutrient-packed alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Featuring roasted butternut squash and garlic that are caramelized to perfection, this dish brings a natural sweetness and velvety texture to your table. Rich unsalted butter, a touch of heavy cream, and a dash of warming nutmeg add indulgent flavor and depth, making it the ultimate comfort food. With just 15 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients like olive oil, salt, and black pepper, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with roasted meats, holiday feasts, or any weeknight dinner. Perfect for fall and winter celebrations, this dish is sure to impress both family and guests with its satisfying blend of savory and sweet flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the butternut squash, cut it in half, and scoop out the seeds. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
Place the squash cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them, whole, to the baking sheet with the squash.
Toss the squash and garlic to ensure they are evenly coated with oil and seasoning.
Roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and starting to caramelize.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Transfer the roasted squash and garlic to a large mixing bowl or food processor.
Add the unsalted butter, heavy cream, and ground nutmeg.
Mash the squash mixture using a potato masher or process in the food processor until smooth and creamy, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Transfer the mashed butternut squash to a serving dish and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 656 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
