Mashed Butternut Squash

Baked butternut squash is mashed with butter, sour cream, and a hint of brown sugar for a colorful side dish on Thanksgiving.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 276 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 cup water, or as needed
• 2 butternut squash, halved and seeded
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.75 cup sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Pierce butternut squash skin with a small knife and place cut-side down in a baking dish; pour in enough water for a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4

Scoop squash into a bowl; add 3/4 cup sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth. Garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon sour cream.