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Mashed Potato Squash A small bowl of mashed potato squash topped with a pat of butter, chopped chives, and black pepper.

Mashed Potato Squash

A velvety, creamy Mashed Potato Squash side dish that tastes just like mashed potatoes but lighter, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. Perfect for holidays, weeknight dinners, and anyone needing a healthier, lower-carb alternative without sacrificing comfort or flavor.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Holiday, Vegetarian
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 Large sharp knife (For cutting squash)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Lined with parchment optional)
  • 1 Sturdy spoon (For scooping roasted flesh)
  • 1 Potato masher or hand mixer (Masher for rustic, mixer for silky texture)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For mashing squash)

Ingredients

  • 2 large mashed potato squash - also called white acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil - for roasting
  • — — Salt & pepper - to taste
  • 4 tablespoon butter - softened
  • ¼ cup milk or cream - add more as needed
  • 2 cloves garlic - roasted
  • — — Salt & pepper - to taste
  • 2 tablespoon chives - chopped

Optional Add-Ins

  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese - extra richness
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese - savory depth
  • 2 tablespoon fresh herbs - thyme parsley, etc.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder - stronger garlic flavor
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream - tanginess

Instructions

  • Preheat oven and roast squash until completely tender and soft
    Roasted halves of mashed potato squash on a baking tray, seasoned and golden-brown from the oven.
  • Scoop out the cooked squash flesh into a large mixing bowl carefully
  • Mash the squash with butter and milk or cream until smooth and creamy
    A metal mixing bowl filled with smooth, bright yellow mashed potato squash with a masher resting inside.
  • Add garlic, salt, pepper, chives, and any optional ingredients thoroughly
  • Transfer mash to serving bowl, garnish, and serve immediately while warm
    A bowl of creamy mashed potato squash topped with melted butter, fresh herbs, and sprinkled seasoning.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 180g | Calories: 150kcal (8%) | Carbohydrates: 16g (5%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg (5%) | Sodium: 220mg (10%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 9000IU (180%) | Vitamin C: 16mg (19%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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