Side dishe for 8
Sweet Mashed Butternut Squash
Roast butternut squash until tender, then mash it with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, spices, and optional cream.
$2.58for 4 servings
$0.64 per serving$2.58 for 4
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetSide dishesFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2.5 lb | $3.23Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.16 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHoney or maple syrupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 heaping tsp each: garlic powder and dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 heaping tsp ground sage
- generous pinch each: cinnamon + nutmeg
- to taste kosher salt & ground black pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- optional for serving: pure maple syrup
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F.
- Cut the squash in half, remove the seeds, rub the flesh with olive oil, and place it cut-side down in a 9-by-13-inch pan.
- Roast for 35 to 40 minutes until the squash is very tender.
- Scoop the squash into a large bowl and mash in the butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, garlic powder, thyme, sage, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in the optional heavy cream until smooth, then serve hot within 50 minutes total.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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