Daily Food

Mashed Butternut Squash

After roasting, butternut squash becomes extremely smooth and creamy. Instead of the added milk or cream, the squash gets blended with a little butter for a velvety smooth side dish. It's one of our favorite ways to serve the vegetable, and it takes very little effort!

Ingredients

2 (2-lb.) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1" cubes
4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 tbsp. butter
Cayenne pepper, for garnish (optional)

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°. On a large baking sheet, toss butternut squash with oil and season with salt and pepper. 

Step 2
Roast until squash is extremely tender, tossing halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 3
Place squash and butter into the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. 

Step 4
Serve with a pinch of cayenne pepper, if using.