![]() Serve in a large bowl with more melted butter on top. Taste one last time and adjust seasoning if needed. Mix all together with a large spoon, gently – not overmixing because we don’t want these to become gummy. Mix softened butter with 2-3 tbsp of herbs of your choice (I used thyme, sage and rosemary!) Add this butter to the mashed potatoes along with whole milk, a splash of heavy cream and salt and pepper – don’t be afraid to really season these because it’s a LOT of potatoes. Mash these up using a potato masher until no big chunks are left and they are smooth. Add them BACK to the same pot as well as the butternut squash and the roasted garlic cloves. Boil these until they are fork tender – mine took about 10 minutes or so.ĭrain the potatoes once they are done. Cover these with water and add a pinch of salt. In a large pot, add 3 lbs of diced bite size russet potatoes to a large pot. Once the butternut squash are roasted, set them aside. ![]() Wrap in up in the tin foil and toss it in the oven along with the butternut squash and let it roast for about 40 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil + salt and pepper. Slice the top half of it off and place on a small piece of tin foil. You want them to be fork tender and not super crispy.Īnd if you want these to be extra super flavorful, grab a big bulb of garlic. ![]() Roast for about 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Place the butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, add some salt and pepper and make sure the squash is evenly coated. I found THISvideo to be super helpful! Be sure to use a very sharp knife and be careful! How to Make Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes:īegin by carefully dicing your butternut squash. fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage etc.).Let’s get into how to make them! Ingredients You Need for Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes: Slice an extra pat of butter on top of the warm mashed potatoes and you will have a delicious dish that is perfect for any party, get together or just random weeknight dinner. Y’all know I love butter with all my heart (specifically salted butter) and when you combine that butter with fresh herbs + a pinch of salt, my heart is officially full to the brim with love. One of my absolute favorite parts of the Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes has to be the HERB BUTTER. They are caramelized, sweet and earthy.ĭid I mention that there is also an entire bulb of roasted garlic as well?! The roasted garlic adds such a wonderful sweet yet smoky flavor. ![]() The roasted butternut squash adds such a depth of flavor to the mashed potatoes. ![]() Combined with mouthwatering herb butter, milk and cream to make these the most luscious side dish you could ever dream of! Silky smooth potatoes combined with deliciously roasted butternut squash. So, I figured, why not combine them with one of the most beloved side dishes of all time and create Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes?! Why I Love Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes: I love how they can work being sweet or savory and they have amazing flavor combinations that work with them. I feel like any squash is so diverse in what flavors it can be combined with. You know I love delicata squash from my Golden Delicata Squash Soup recipe or my Maple Delicata Squash Bowl…but, I truly think one of first loves is the Butternut Squash!! Everyone goes wild over pumpkin once Fall hits but I personally think that squash is such an underrated ingredient. I think at this point it’s pretty obvious that I love squash. I’m here for the mac and cheese, fresh bread and the mashed potatoes! These Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes are loaded with russet potatoes, roasted butternut squash and herb butter! They’re a unique and delicious take on the classic side dish that you love!Ĭan we just all agree that the side dishes are actually the best part of Thanksgiving? Move over, turkey and ham. ![]()
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