Roasted Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash
Creamy and delightful roasted garlic mashed butternut squash, perfect as a comforting side dish for any meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, roasted
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash into cubes and place them on a baking sheet.
- Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Wrap the garlic cloves in foil and add them to the baking sheet to roast during the last 10 minutes.
- Once the squash and garlic are done, place them in a mixing bowl.
- Add butter and heavy cream (if using).
- Mash until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve warm as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days and freezes well for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg