Mashed Potatoes With Squash Recipes

MASHED POTATO SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

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.

POTATO AND SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine potatoes and squash; cover with salted water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until potatoes and squash are easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 20 minutes.
• Drain in a large colander; return potatoes and squash to the pot. Stir over medium heat until dry, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
• In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add half-and-half; bring to a simmer. Pour over potatoes and squash; season generously with salt and pepper. Mash with a potato masher until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

SQUASH-SPIKED MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• In a large pot, cover potatoes, squash, and herbs with water. Season generously with salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain and discard herbs.
• Return vegetables to pot and mash with butter until smooth. Add cooking liquid to adjust consistency. Adjust seasoning and top with nutmeg.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Toss squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Spread on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• Transfer to oven along with whole potatoes and roast until tender, 30-40 minutes for squash; 45 minutes to 1 hour for potatoes.
• Stir squash cubes occasionally to avoid browning on sides.
• When fork-tender, split potatoes down middle and scoop out insides. Discard skins.
• Combine potatoes with squash in a bowl.
• Meanwhile melt butter with cream in a small saucepan. Pour mixture over vegetables.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and mash with a hand masher.