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Two roasted butternut squash halves filled with creamy Parmesan mash, topped with pecans and scallions, on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Butternut Squash Mash with Parmesan

Mandy Applegate
This Butternut Squash Mash with Parmesan is creamy, lightly sweet, and beautifully savory, making it perfect for cozy dinners, fall gatherings, or your holiday table. Roasted until tender and mashed with yogurt and cheese, it delivers warm, comforting flavors with very little effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 164 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large butternut squas 3 1/2 to 4 pounds, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 scallion sliced
  • 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°F and place squash halves on a baking sheet. Brush with oil, season, poke the skin, and roast until very tender.
  • Turn oven to broil. Scoop flesh into a bowl, leaving a border. Add Parmesan, yogurt, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mash until creamy and return mixture to the squash shells.
  • Broil 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden.
  • Top with pecans or walnuts and scallions before serving.

Notes

You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream. For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the mash. For a nut free version, simply omit the nuts and sprinkle a bit of extra Parmesan on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 13408IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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