Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 224.7 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.27 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 44.47 g 16%
- Total Fat 4.27 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 2.72 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 828.4 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.41 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 2.11 g --
- Added Sugars 1.03 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 174.09 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 1.69 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1036.36 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 25.94 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 7.93 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.23 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Mustard
About This Recipe
Autumn Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Butter, Diced Potatoes, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 224.7 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Butter, Diced Potatoes, Dijon Mustard, Dried Dill. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 224.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash healthy?
- Autumn-Spiced Mashed Potatoes with Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 224.7 calories and 4.27 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 828.4 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.72 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Mustard, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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