Mashed Butternut Squash

 

Warm and creamy 5 ingredients foolproof side dish. This Autumn and Winter Squash will surely elevate your holiday spread.

3 butternut squashes

4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

3 tablespoons butter 

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 400°. Halve squash lengthwise; remove seeds. Brush with oil; place, cut sides down, on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes or until tender. Cool 30 minutes. Scoop out pulp; discard shells.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in squash; cook 6 minutes or until thoroughly heated, mashing with a wooden spoon to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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