Easy Summer Squash Mash Recipes

ROASTED SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Halve and seed 2 honeynut squash (or 1 small butternut squash). Rub all over with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast cut-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet at 450 degrees F until tender, about 25 minutes. Scoop the flesh into a bowl and mash with 2 tablespoons butter and a pinch each of nutmeg, cayenne and salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and chives.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add squashes and salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until partially tender, about 8 minutes (reduce heat if squash begins to brown). Add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated, about 15 minutes. Mash with a potato masher. Season with pepper.

EASY BAKED SUMMER YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Chop the squash into about 1-1/2-inch cubes.
• Bake, steam or boil until tender; drain the squash very well if boiling then place into a bowl and mash.
• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
• To the mashed squash add in 1/4 cup melted butter, onions, eggs, sugar, seasoned salt and black pepper to taste; mix to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to prepared baking dish.
• In a small bowl mix together the bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup melted butter until blended; sprinkle over the squash.
• Bake for about 45 minutes.
• Delicious!

FAST SUMMER SQUASH SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the squash, onion and garlic in oil and butter for 10-12 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE ROASTED SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place squash in the preheated oven and bake until easily pierced with a knife, 45 to 60 minutes.
• Cut baked squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds with a spoon. Remove meat from skin and place into a serving bowl. Mash squash with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

MASHED YELLOW SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice and steam or boil squash until tender. Pour off any remaining water.
• Mash the squash slightly. In a medium size pot place mashed squash, onion, butter, milk, salt and pepper. Mix well and heat over a medium flame. Serve warm.

BAKED SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice squash.
• Boil or steam until tender.
• Drain, then mash the squash.
• Preheat oven to 375º.
• In a large bowl, combine mashed squash, half of the melted butter, onion, eggs, sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon into a 2 quart casserole.
• Combine bread crumbs with the remaining butter and sprinkle over the squash.
• Bake 45 minutes.