Thick And Creamy Mashed Butternut Squash Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Halve 1 large unpeeled butternut squash (about 3 pounds) and cut into thick wedges, discarding the seeds. Toss with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees F until soft, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the skin. Puree the squash with 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt. Warm a few tablespoons of maple syrup with a pinch of cayenne pepper; drizzle over the mash.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

THICK AND CREAMY MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Place the butternut squash cubes in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/2 cup water, cover, and microwave until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.*
• Place the cooked butternut squash along with the remaining ingredients in your food processor. **
• Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides with a spatula as needed. Start processing on low, then process on high until smooth.
• Serve the mash immediately. Keep leftovers in the fridge, covered, for 3-4 days.

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.
• 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.

THICK AND CREAMY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• preheat oven to 450 f.
• cut squash in half and scrape out seeds.
• drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil in cavity of squash,and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• turn the squash face down ion baking sheet and cook till tender,approx 45 minutes.
• remove from oven ,let cool till manageable.
• remove squash from skin and put into bowl.
• in a large pot ,warm 1 teaspoon of olive oil,add onion,garlic.cook till tender.
• add the broth,maple syrup,cinnamon,nutmeg and curry.
• bring to a light boil,then reduce heat to simmer.cook approx 15 minutes,stirring occasionally.
• use a immersion blender to blend soup,add another teaspoon olive oil.add salt and pepper to taste -- Add parsley for garnish,or green onion.or both.
• this soup will freeze perfectly for 4 months, in air tight container.
• Enjoy this tasty soup with a sandwich,makes a great combo.