Sides

Mashed Winter Squash

Creamy mashed butternut squash topped with apples and cinnamon.
Recipe by Quick and Easy Squash Recipes
Shot of a shallow bowl with mashed butternut squash topped with diced apples and sprinkled with cinnamon.
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Cost per servingPer serving$0.81
Makes6 servings
Total timeTotal1 hour 15 minutes
Prep 15 minutes Cook 1 hour
Prep 15 minutes Cook 1 hour
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Equipment

  • Microwave

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings. Check items off as you go.
  • 1 medium butternut squash or 2 small acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons syrup (e.g., maple or pancake)
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large apple diced
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Lightly coat an oven-safe casserole dish with cooking spray.
  3. Wash the exterior of the butternut squash. Cut squash in half and use a spoon to scrape out seeds.
  4. Rinse seeds with water, pat dry, and save for roasting (see notes)
  5. Place squash halves cut-side down on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 8-10 minutes or fork tender.
  6. Scrape the squash flesh into a medium bowl.
  7. Use a fork to stir in syrup, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Combine until the squash is smooth.
  8. Mix in diced apples.
  9. Transfer squash mixture to oven-safe casserole dish and bake for 40-50 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.

Nutrition per serving

1 serving is 0.5 cup
  • Sodium105mg
  • Calories90
  • Carbohydrates22g
  • Fiber2g
  • Fat1g
  • Protein2g
Serving: 0.5 cupCalories: 90calCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 105mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g
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Cost per serving is an estimate based on average Michigan grocery prices and may vary.
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