This Basic Mashed Butternut Squash Recipe only requires a few simple ingredients and steps to make. One of my favorite easy and healthy 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. What makes this mashed butternut squash delicious and healthy butternut squashunsalted buttersaltpepper How to Make this Mashed Butternut Squash Recipe: Start by peeling, deseeding, and cubing a small (about 1.5 pounds) butternut squash (see pro tips and video below) before adding to a medium-sized stockpot filled with cold ...