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How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash

If using butternut squash in other recipes, keep your cooking time to 3 minutes so the squash holds its shape. If you're looking for a creamier bite, cook the squash for 4 minutes. To save even more time, use store-bought, already cubed butternut squash instead of cutting your own. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes , (about 6 cups)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Wash the outside of the squash well and trim the peel from the outside. Scoop out the seeds and cut into 1 inch cubes.  
  2. Place the cubes into the insert of a 6-quart Instant Pot with 1 cup of water. Set the Instant Pot pressure to HIGH and set time for 3 minutes if you want your squash to hold it's shape, or 4 minutes to make it even softer easier to mash. 
  3. When time is up, quick release and carefully remove the lid. Transfer the squash to a bowl, season with kosher salt and mash with a fork or a potato masher and season with butter or other flavorings if you like. Or, keep cubed and use in other recipes as suggested above.