Roasted Garlic Mashed Butternut Squash
A comforting side dish of creamy mashed butternut squash infused with roasted garlic, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 3 cloves garlic, roasted
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the butternut squash by cutting it in half and scooping out the seeds. Place it cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Roast the squash for 30-40 minutes, until tender.
- Wrap the garlic cloves in foil and roast them in the last 10 minutes.
- Scoop the flesh of the squash into a bowl once it’s cool enough.
- Add roasted garlic, butter, and heavy cream to the bowl.
- Mash the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For added richness, consider using pureed sage or thyme, or substitute heavy cream with a dairy-free option like coconut cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg