Recipes

Craft Butternut Squash

* 3 butternut squash (about 10 lbs), halved and seeded
* 5 tbl unsalted butter
* 2 tbl dried rosemary
* 2 tbl dried thyme
* 1 tsp grated nutmeg
* Kosher salt and pepper
* 2 tbl honey

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash, cut side up, in a large roasting pan. Divide 3 tbl butter among the squash halves, then add rosemary, thyme, salt and pepper.

2. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and slowly roast until very soft, about 1 1/2 hours.

3. Puree the squash in a food processor, working in batches. While still warm, whisk in the rest of the butter or additional spices.

Optional) If too dense, whisk in some milk

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 0 hr 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
   
Category: Side Dishes
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Cooking Method: Baking
Nationality: United States
Occasion: Thanksgiving
   

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