Winter Squash Mashed And Simple Recipes

THE BEST MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice the ends off of the squash about 3/4 inch below the stem.
• Stand the squash upright on a clean kitchen towel. Use a sharp kitchen knife and slice it down the middle.
• Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds in each half of squash.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Place both halves of squash, cut side up onto the baking sheet. Brush each with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, until fork-tender.
• Once the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool until it is warm to the touch and can be handled. Scrape the flesh of the squash away from the skin and place it into a mixing bowl. Discard the skin.
• Mash up the squash using a potato masher or fork. Add in the butter, garlic, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper, and mix. Pour in the milk or cream and lightly stir to combine. Top with the fresh chives and rosemary.
• Serve warm or at room temperature

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
• Lightly brush the squash with melted butter (reserve the rest for mashing). Sprinkle with spices and brown sugar if using.
• Place on a baking sheet cut side up and bake 1 hour or until very tender.
• Scoop out the flesh and place in a large bowl.
• With a hand masher or an electric mixer on low, mix until smooth. Pour in cream and melted butter to taste. Season with salt & pepper and serve.

WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Pour into a ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine topping ingredients and crumble over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.

MASHED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 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.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.
• 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.

WINTER SQUASH - MASHED AND SIMPLE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Put wire rack in roasting pan and add 1/2 inch of water.Place as many squash upright in roaster as will fit. No lid is needed.
• 2. Bake until soft and easily pierced with a fork, about an hour and a half. Remove from oven.
• 3. Make a slice or two in squash to release heat, then cool until able to handle.
• 4. Cut squash in half length wise; continue to cool. While still warm, scoop seeds out with a large spoon or an ice cream scoop. Place flesh in a large pan.
• 5. Use a hand masher, to mash to a smooth consistency (no lumps). Do not puree. Note: do not add any seasoning to the squash.
• 6. When cooled, spoon squash into gallon freezer bags, leaving 1/2 inch space at top. When completely cooled, place in freezer.