Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash

Name: Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole Acorn Squash; 2 tbsp Butter; 5 whole Diced Potatoes; 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard; 0.5 tsp Dried Dill; 0.5 cup Milk; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 0.5 cup Water

Side Dish 🥗 American Gluten-Free Vegetarian 🥦Plant-Based 🌻Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Pescatarian 🐟

Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash blend creamy potatoes with sweet, earthy acorn squash for a golden, velvety mash. A touch of Dijon and dill adds gentle tang and herbal lift, while butter and milk round out a smooth, comforting texture. Serve alongside roasted meats or holiday mains when you want something cozy and a bit unexpected.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set the halved acorn squash cut-side down in a glass baking dish; pour in 1/2 inch of water.
2

Bake in the preheated oven until soft and tender, about 30 minutes. Take the squash out of the oven; scoop out the flesh.
3

Put the potatoes in a saucepan and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, covered, until soft and tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the potatoes.
4

Partially mash the potatoes in a large bowl; stir in the squash flesh, butter, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the milk, mashing to your preferred consistency.