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Mashed potato squash mashed into a creamy side dish, in a unique hand-made serving bowl, with an earth-toned dish towel in the background.
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Creamy Mashed Potato Squash Recipe

Prepare this cheesy, creamy Mashed Potato Squash recipe for a lightened-up alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. This potato-like winter squash is roasted until tender, combined with cream cheese and butter, then mashed until silky smooth.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Katie Youngs

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized mashed potato squash
  • ¼ cup cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut the stem off the squash, then cut the squash in half length-wise. Scoop out any guts and seeds out using a large spoon. 
  • Place the squash halves cut side down on a small baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Once cool enough to handle, use a metal spoon to remove the cooked squash from the rind.
  • Transfer the cooked squash to a small mixing bowl. Use a spoon to mash the squash until smooth and no chunks remain.
  • Add the cream cheese, milk, butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the squash and mix until the ingredients are well incorporated, smooth, and creamy.
  • Serve while the creamy mashed potato squash is warm and fresh, and enjoy!

Notes

  • To cut mashed potato squash, place the squash on a large cutting board, then slice off the top end with the stem. Turn the squash over so it easily balances on the flat, stable, cut end. Use a large chopping knife to cut through the squash length-wise, from top to bottom. Open up the squash and scoop out any seeds and fibrous strands.
  • Ensure your cold ingredients are at room temperature before adding them to the cooked squash. This will allow the ingredients to be incorporated more effortlessly.
  • The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.  It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 219mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 686IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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