We have all probably seen thousands of mashed potato recipes, so what can we possibly do to add a little fun to the dish? Mix potatoes with butternut squash! I can’t take all the credit for this idea. It was actually from one of the attendees at my Cooking to Squash class at the library. I can’t remember why we were talking about boiling butternut squash, but a lady mentioned how she loved eating mashed butternut squash. Immediately, I thought, “Why haven’t I done that before?” I roast butternut squash so often that I forget that boiling them is an option. So, here we are. Instead of a straight butternut squash mash, I’m mixing in potatoes to balance out the sweet flavors of the squash. The recipe is incredibly simple but also a great way to change up your regular mashed potatoes. Try it for dinner or at your holiday gatherings!
MASTERING MY MISTAKES / COOKING NOTES
Stir before reheating: There’s a lot of moisture that comes from the butternut squash, so you may notice liquid building up in your leftovers. Just give everything a stir before reheating them.
KITCHEN TIP: HOW TO PEEL & CUT BUTTERNUT SQUASH
