Parmesan Mashed Butternut Squash Recipes

Steps:

• Place squash and water in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, covered, on high 15-17 minutes or until tender; drain., Preheat broiler. Transfer squash to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Toss bread crumbs with cheese, salt and pepper; sprinkle over squash. Broil 3-4 in. from heat 1-2 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in middle.
• Toss squash with cream, sage, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper in a 2-quart shallow baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes.
• Stir in half of cheese and sprinkle remainder on top. Roast, uncovered, until squash is tender and beginning to brown, about 20 minutes. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving (cream will thicken).
• Cooks note: Butternut squash can be cut 1 day ahead and chilled in sealable bags. If you're making this entire menu, squash can be roasted at same time as mushroom and farro pie. Use upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position halfway through.

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.

Steps:

• Carefully cut squash in half using a heavy blade chef?s knife. Scrape out the seeds using a spoon.
• Rub the cut surfaces of the squash with the extra virgin olive oil.
• Place onto a cookie sheet cut side up and roast in a 350 convection oven (or 375 conventional oven) for about 30 to 40 minutes or until the squash is easily pierced with a skewer.
• Remove from the oven and let cool slightly at room temperature.
• As soon as you can safely handle the squash without burning your hands, scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl, being sure to remove any burnt bits or pieces of skin.
• Place flesh back onto cookie sheet and put back into oven, just until hot (about 3-5 minutes).
• Place hot squash in a mixing bowl, add remaining ingredients and mash with a potato masher or a fork to desired consistency. If you like it a little smoother, pass the squash through a food mill before mixing in remaining ingredients.