Mashed Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
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Mashed Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Rosemary
Description
Mashed Butternut Squash with Goat Cheese and Rosemary starts with cubed butternut squash boiled until tender. After draining, goat cheese, milk, and minced fresh rosemary are added before mashing to a creamy texture. Salt and freshly ground pepper are included to enhance the flavors. The resulting mash is smooth with subtle herbal aromas and a creamy tang from the goat cheese.
This dish provides a velvety side suitable for pairing with roasted meats, poultry, or as a vegetarian main accompaniment. Its soft texture and herbal notes complement a variety of savory dishes.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds butternut squash peeled and cut into cubes
- 3 ounces goat cheese room temperature
- 1/3 cup milk more as needed, of choice
- 1 tablespoon rosemary minced, fresh
- salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling add in a big pinch of salt and the cubed butternut squash.
- Cook the butternut squash until soft, about 15-20 minutes depending how big your cubes are. Drain the water out of the pot and add in the goat cheese, milk, rosemary, salt and pepper.
- Mash with a potato masher or immersion stick blender until desired consistency is reached. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.