Mashed Butternut Squash

Mashed Butternut Squash

1 or 2 butternut squash (1 would have been enough for our family of three, but we wanted leftovers)
1-2 T. butter
salt
pepper

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2) Cut butternut squash in half, lengthwise. (Use a really sharp knife for this one, and be careful.)

3) Scoop out the seeds, and reserve them to toast in the oven later.

4) Spread a thin layer of butter on the cut side of each half.

5) Sprinkle salt and pepper on each half.

6) Roast in oven for about 30 min., or until a knife can easily pierce the squash. Let cool slightly.

7) Scoop out the squash in to a bowl, and mash it up. Add butter, salt and pepper to taste. Reheat in the microwave, if needed.

I had originally planed to add cinnamon, a zest of one orange and a little honey to the mashed squash, but it was delicious as is. If you decide to add the extras, let me know how it tastes.