Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans
Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans pairs naturally sweet squash with maple syrup, tangy blue cheese, and toasty pecans for rich contrast and texture. Fresh thyme adds an herby lift, making this a cozy fall side that shines at weeknight dinners or a Thanksgiving table.
- Prep10 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave until the squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 2
Coarsely mash with a potato masher or a fork. Stir in the pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.
- Calories 286.5 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.53 g Moderate
- Carbs 31.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 17.24 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.76 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 10.07 mg Low Source
- Sodium 164.38 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 13.04 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 146.02 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.66 mg Low Source
- Potassium 678.16 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 905.93 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 35.96 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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