For my WIAW post, I wanted to do a little experimenting by making something I’ve never tried before. Butternut Squash is something I love, but have never attempted to cook myself. That along with some grilled chicken was exactly the dinner I needed.
I knew the squash would take a while, so I started making it as soon as I got home for work. The knife took a little maneuvering, but it wasn’t too bad.
I gutted that bad boy and it was almost ready for the oven!
Sprinkle of the goodness and we are good to go.
While that was roasting, I marinated some chicken in bbq sauce, red wine vinegar, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. When Jay (aka grillmaster) got home from work, he put those babies on the grill while we enjoyed the sunset.
As soon as the chicken was done, my squash was ready for some mashing.
Mashed Butternut Squash
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 tbsp EVOO
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- A few dashes Cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- Parmesan Cheese (optional)
- Preheat Oven to 400
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds.
- Place squash cut side up on cookie sheet, then sprinkle EVOO, Salt, Pepper, & Cinnamon.
- Bake at 400 for approximately 40 minutes.
- Let cool for about 15 minutes before handling (it really retains it’s heat!)
- Heat medium sized pot to medium and add butter, then Scoop out squash and to the pot. Mash with a potato masher.
- Serve up the goodness (makes about 2 large servings), and then sprinkle with parmesan cheese is desired.
The squash was a hit! The Parmesan added a delicious contrast to the sweet squash. I kept thinking how good it would be as a ravioli filling. The chicken was delicious too! I love when improve marinades work out so well.
What was the best thing you ate today?
Comments on: "Squash Me Up" (14)
I’ve only had oatmeal so far today so I guess that was the best thing. I love butternut squash. This looks fabulous!
yes! i knew you would do it as a ravioli filling next! i cant wait to see if you try that! i love bbq grilled chicken! so easy, but so good!
Yum yum yum! This looks absolutely amazing. Ive done roasted butternut but never mashed it. Great thinking!
That entire meal looks mouthwatering!
I love all squash. Looks yummy!
I decided a while back that B squash in chunks doesnt quiiite appeal to me — but mashed? yes please! I’d have seconds! =)
Happy WIAW Natalie!
Yummm bnut squash is my favvvorite!
Happy WIAW!
This looks delicious! Squash in ravioli is so good, you have to try it!
Mmmmm, I love mashed butternut squash! It’s my favorite way to make it. The best thing I had today was an iced mocha, technically not a meal but the best thing I put in my mouth!
Ugh I have had horrible food today not good not good. I cannot wait to get back to my own kitchen! Your mashed squash looks so amazing right now I’d kill for a homecooked meal!
I love butternut squash!! My husband HATES it, though so I always have to make him something different, which is annoying, but worth it so I can eat it.
The best thing I ate today was a bowl of mint chocolate protein ice cream – it was the ugliest color from the spinach and the chocolate protein powder, but it tasted perfect!
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Yummy! That looks and sounds so tasty…plus it’s healthy!
Mashed butternut squash looks so good! I can only imagine how amazing it tastes! I am definitely going to have to try making this!
I love grilling food!