Best 4 Butternut Squash Mash Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & POTATO MASH

Steps:

• Place squash, potatoes and garlic in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a dry small skillet, toast sesame seeds and cumin over medium-low heat 3-4 minutes or until aromatic, stirring frequently. Remove from heat., Drain squash mixture. Mash vegetables, adding cheese, butter, salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seed mixture.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add squashes and salt. Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until partially tender, about 8 minutes (reduce heat if squash begins to brown). Add 1 cup water, cover, and simmer over medium-high heat until completely tender and water has mostly evaporated, about 15 minutes. Mash with a potato masher. Season with pepper.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH AND TARRAGON GRAVY

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• 2. Place the butternut squash, cut side down, on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high till the squash is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste. When the pan is hot, coat it with the cooking spray. Add the pork to the pan and sear on all sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the pork to a baking sheet and continue cooking in the oven till done, about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F. Remove the baking sheet from the oven, and tent the meat with foil to keep it warm. Let the meat rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• 4. In the same pan over medium-low heat, add the applesauce, scraping up any flavorful bits with a wooden spoon. Add the mustard, apple cider, 2 teaspoons agave, and tarragon. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 5. With a spoon, scoop the flesh of the squash into a medium bowl. Mash the squash with a fork, and add the nutmeg grates and remaining agave. Stir till combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• 6. With a sharp knife, thinly slice the pork. Serve the pork with the reduced sauce and the butternut squash. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the pork.

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH AND TARRAGON GRAVY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400. Place squash, cut side down, on a microwave safe plate. Microwave on high til squash is tender, about 12-15 min. Meanwhile, heat lg skillet over high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper to taste. When pan is hot ,remove and coat with cooking spray. Return to heat, add pork and sear o all sides. About 3 min on all sides. Transfer pork to baking sheet and continue cooking in oven, about 15 min or until internal temp reaches 155. Remove baking sheet and tent meat to keep warm. Rest meat for 10 min before slicing. In the same pan over med-low heat, add applesauce, scraping up any flavorful bits. Add mustard, cider, 2 tsp agave and tarragon. Stir until sauce thickens, season with salt and pepper to taste. Scoop out squash into med bowl and mash. Add nutmeg and remaining agave, stir and seaso with salt and pepper. Slice pork, serve with gravy ad squash.