Mashed Butternut Squash

This Mashed Butternut Squash recipe is the perfect side dish or it also makes for great homemade baby food that is freezer friendly.

We love making mashed butternut squash. It’s full of flavor and naturally sweet. We make roasted butternut squash and then mash it up in our Vitamix blender for the creamiest and dreamiest mashed butternut squash.

We do puree this squash using our Vitamix so that it could work perfectly as a butternut squash puree as well. Add a little broth, and it’s a perfect soup!

Why you’ll love this recipe: Whether you love sweet or savory mashed butternut squash this recipe is a hit! It’s a great base that you can enjoy as is or add your favorite herbs, and spices. Don’t forget sweeteners like maple syrup or brown sugar.

HOW TO MAKE MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Wash and cut the butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and then chop up your butternut squash into 3/4-1 inch cubes.
3. Place chopped butternut squash onto a silpat or parchement lined baking sheet and toss with avocado oil.
4. Roast butternut squash for 20 minutes or until the squash is fully cooked and easy to mash with a fork.
5. Transfer the squash to your Vitamix and add in any butter if desired.
6. Season the squash to taste and enjoy.

Recipe Tips:

• Check out this post on how to cut butternut squash with step by step photos and video.
• If you don’t want to cut butternut squash, you can find already cut butternut squash in your local produce department.
• Use a potato masher for more of a rustic mashed butternut squash.
• Add other ingredients to the sheet pan while roasting, like onions, garlic, and herbs.
• For a rich roasted flavor, place the butternut squash directly on the pan and allow it to have some space. Doing so will result in a deeper flavor and more caramelization.
• For a more subtle flavor, use a Silpat or parchment paper, and don’t worry about spacing as much.
• Don’t toss the butternut squash seeds, see how to roast squash seeds.

FAQs

MORE SQUASH RECIPES

• Roasted Butternut Squash
• Air Fryer Butternut Squash
• Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Mashed Butternut Squash

Author: Courtney

This Mashed Butternut Squash recipe is the perfect side dish or it also makes for great homemade baby food that is freezer friendly.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 115kcal

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: mashed butternut squash

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Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Wash and cut the butternut squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and then chop up your butternut squash into 3/4-1 inch cubes.
• Place squash onto a silpat or parchement lined baking sheet and toss with avocado oil.
• Roast butternut squash for 20 minutes or until the squash is fully cooked and easy to mash with a fork.
• Transfer the squash to your Vitamix and add in any butter if desired.
• Season the squash to taste and enjoy.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Mashed Butternut Squash

Serving Size

 

1 servings

Amount per Serving

Calories

115

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Sodium

 

8

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

660

mg

19

%

Carbohydrates

 

22

g

7

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

4

g

4

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

19931

IU

399

%

Vitamin C

 

39

mg

47

%

Calcium

 

90

mg

9

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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