Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Mashed butternut squash with crunchy toasted pecans, maple syrup, fresh thyme, and tangy blue cheese makes a perfect sweet-savory side dish for fall.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1.5 pounds butternut squash, cubed
• 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.

Step 2

Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.