This Basic Mashed Butternut Squash Recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and steps to make. One of my all-time favorite side dishes, especially for Thanksgiving. Break out the PSLs and UGG boots, cuz things are about to get B.A.S.I.C. I'm taking the crazysexycool recipes here at Sinful Nutrition down a notch, and getting back to basics to share one of my favorite dishes for Thanksgiving. A basic mashed butternut squash recipe. If you ask me, Thanksgiving never happened if sweet gherkin pickles, mashed squash, and pumpkin pie aren't present and accounted for. There's something so nostalgic and comforting about these and the holidays for me. That's what the holidays are all about aren't they? Everytime I make this recipe, I always hear "OMG this is delicious!" "What did you put in these?!" Little do they know, it's a whole lotta nada. Butchering a whole butternut squash can be super intimidating, and finger-costing if you're not careful. Here's my quick tips and tutorial for coming out unscathed. Watch how to prep for this Basic Mashed Butternut Squash Recipe (1 min) Use a large, sharp knife. Like they always say, a sharp knife is a safe knife. Having a sturdy and sharp chef's knife is key to getting through that squash, especially a large one. A serrated veggie peeler. These work especially good on the tough skin butternut has. I got this one as a gift, and it's design works great for peeling tough ...
Basic Mashed Butternut Squash
