Maple Syrup Mashed Butternut Squash Recipes
Finally add a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra flavor and a dash of heat.
Maple syrup mashed butternut squash recipes. Scoop the flesh of the squash and put into a food processor add cinnamon nutmeg and optional honey maple syrup and blend until well combined. Using a potato masher or an immersion blender mash the cooked squash. Place butternut squash on a baking sheet cut sides up and bake until extra tender.
Return it to the pot add the butter and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Place cut side down in a microwave safe dish. When squash is cool enough to handle remove rind and cut into.
Add butter maple syrup and cinnamon and stir well to combine. Craving some more savory butternut squash recipes. Cut squash in half lengthwise.
Maple syrup could qualify as a more natural option but brown sugar is just so tasty too. Milk i used unsweetened almond milk. Keep stirring until squash is smooth and creamy using a potato masher if necessary to smooth out any lumps.
Microwave uncovered on high for 12 14 minutes or until crisp tender. You might be wondering why i used both sweet potatoes and butternut squash for this recipe. Follow these tips the next time you re at the grocery store or farm market to find the perfect recipe ready butternut squash.
With a potato masher mash vegetables. Strain the squash in a colander. Makes about 5 cups depending on size of squash.