Name: Mashed Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups whole butternut squash; 2 cloves garlic; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 0.75 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; fresh chives

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Mashed Butternut Squash

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Ingredients

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Mashed Butternut Squash

5 cups whole butternut squashcubed, cut into 1 1/2" cubes

2 cloves garlicpeeled and halved

4 tablespoons unsalted buttersoftened

2 tablespoons olive oil sub with milk or cream as desired for a richer texture

¾ tsp sea saltor to taste

½ tsp black pepperor to taste

fresh chivesfor serving; optional

Instructions

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Instructions

Place the cubed butternut squash and garlic in a large pot and fill with enough water to cover by an inch. Place on the stove top and cover. Cook over high heat until it comes to a boil, then remove the lid and simmer over medium heat until the squash is tender, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and drain the squash well in a colander.

Place the squash back in the pot and add the butter and oil. Mash with a potato masher until it reaches the desired consistency, or for best results purée with an immersion blender or in a food processor until smooth.

Season with salt and pepper, adding more as needed, and stir in the chopped chives. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Roast for Maximum Flavor 🔥
Cut the butternut squash in half, roast cut-side down at 400°F for 40-45 minutes until deeply caramelized—this concentrates sugars and creates rich, complex flavor versus steaming or boiling.
Infuse Butter with Garlic 🧈
Melt butter slowly with minced garlic over low heat for 2-3 minutes before adding to the squash—this blooms the garlic's aromatic compounds for deeper, more elegant flavor.
Achieve Silky Texture with Warm Liquid 🥄
Reserve some warm roasting liquid or use warm cream instead of cold milk when mashing to maintain velvety consistency without cooling the squash or creating lumps.
Season in Layers 🧂
Add sea salt and black pepper in stages—some to the roasted flesh, more to the finished mash—to build complex seasoning depth rather than adding all at once.
Finish with Fresh Chives Last 🌿
Fold in chopped chives just before serving to preserve their delicate onion flavor and bright color, which will fade if cooked into the warm mash.