This creamy Butternut Squash Mash is the perfect fall side, from kid-friendly weeknight meals to Thanksgiving feasts. Featuring caramelized roasted winter squash, brown sugar, maple syrup, and plenty of cozy spices, this mashed butternut squash recipe has the ideal combination of sweet and savory. Best of all, you’ll only need 2 ingredients plus a few pantry staples to make this creamy vegetable mash!
Featured comment: First time trying mashed butternut squash and it was delicious! I served it with Ribeyes and it was the perfect cozy fall dinner. Thanks!” – Dan

Update: This post was originally published in December 2015. I made edits to the post below, including adding more information about making the creamiest, dreamiest mashed butternut squash at home!   Hi, friends! I hope you are hungry, because today it’s all about my favorite part of the holiday table – the side dishes!
About this butternut squash mash
This delicious recipe for mashed butternut squash will please even the most loyal squash haters in your family. Butter, brown sugar, and pure maple syrup, along with some savory dried thyme & sage and warming cinnamon & nutmeg add so much cozy flavor to everyone’s favorite winter squash – the beloved butternut squash.
Super-smooth, ultra-creamy, sweet, AND savory, this mashed squash beautifully complements holiday ham, roast turkey, beef roasts, or just about any meat, poultry, seafood, or fish dish you love....