Description
A creamy and flavorful side dish made with roasted garlic and butternut squash, perfect for family gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash
- 4–6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or non-dairy milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme, sage, or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and nestle the unpeeled garlic cloves beside it.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- Roast for about 45 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender and the garlic is soft.
- Once cooled, scoop the flesh of the squash into a bowl and squeeze out the roasted garlic.
- Add butter, cream or milk, and fresh herbs, then mash until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
Experiment with spices like nutmeg or cayenne for additional flavor. Don’t rush the roasting to enhance sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: mashed butternut squash, roasted garlic, fall recipes, vegetarian side dish, comfort food