Mashed Butternut Squash

In a side dish rut? This Mashed Butternut Squash is guaranteed to liven up any meal! This dish is smooth and velvety with the savory flavors of garlic and chives. It’s a festive, easy side dish that’s guaranteed to liven up any meal. It’s smooth and velvety with the savory flavor of garlic and fresh chives. It takes 4 simple ingredients and it’s ready in 30 minutes!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 148 kcal per serving

Ingredients

5 cups - whole butternut squash
2 cloves - garlic
4 tablespoons - unsalted butter
2 tablespoons - olive oil
¾ tsp - sea salt
½ tsp - black pepper
fresh chives

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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