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Mashed Butternut Squash

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Large Butternut Squash
  • ¼ Cup Heavy Cream
  • ⅓ Cup Butter melted
  • 4 Tbsp Brown Sugar
  • ½ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ Tsp Nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Lightly brush the squash with melted butter (reserve the rest for mashing).
  4. Place on a baking sheet cut side up and bake 1 hour or until very tender.
  5. Scoop out the flesh and place in a large bowl.
  6. With a hand masher or an electric mixer on low, mix until smooth. Pour in heavy cream, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Add salt & pepper to taste if desired.
  8. Enjoy!