Mashed Butternut Squash

Mashed Butternut Squash

This mashed butternut squash side dish made with tender baked squash, butter, sour cream, and cinnamon is silky smooth and full of fall flavor.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Calories
276 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Pierce butternut squash skin with a small knife and place cut-side down in a baking dish; pour in enough water for a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.
Step 4
Scoop squash into a bowl; add 3/4 cup sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon sour cream, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 cup water, or as needed
  • 2 butternut squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup sour cream

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