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Velvety Mashed Butternut Squash With Roasted Garlic
If mashed potatoes are feeling a little...expected, let me introduce you to their glow-up: Mashed Butternut Squash. With just four ingredients, this velvety smooth mash is such a simple (but amazingly delicious) side.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 bulb garlic
- 2 to 4 Tbsp olive oil 30 to 60 mL
- 4 oz cream cheese 113 g
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (204°C). Cut the top off 1 medium butternut squash, then carefully cut it in half lengthwise (the skin can stay on). Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the entire squash with olive oil, then place cut side down on a baking sheet.Cut the top portion of off 1 bulb garlic to expose the cloves underneath. Add the garlic to a piece of foil large enough to wrap it up. Drizzle the top with oil then close it up tightly. Set it on the baking sheet.
- Roast: Cook for about 45 minutes, or until squash is tender and garlic is soft and caramelized.
- Mash: Allow butternut to cool slightly, then scoop out the orange flesh and place in a large bowl. Squeeze out caramelized garlic cloves and add them to the bowl, along with 4 oz cream cheese.Use with a potato masher (for chunkier mash) or a blender (for silky smooth mash). Season with salt, as needed, then serve warm!
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Notes
- In a hurry? Rather than roasting the butternut in halves, you can peel and cube the orange flesh, then either boil or saute until tender.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them in the microwave or on the stovetop with a bit of cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26.3g
(9%)
Protein
4.4g
(9%)
Fat
17.1g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7.3g
(37%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
93mg
(4%)
Potassium
785mg
(22%)
Fiber
4.3g
(17%)
Sugar
4.7g
(9%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.3g | 9% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 9% |
| Fat | 17.1g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3g | 37% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 93mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 785mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% |
| Sugar | 4.7g | 9% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.