Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings
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Description

Mashed butternut squash with crunchy toasted pecans, maple syrup, fresh thyme, and tangy blue cheese makes a perfect sweet-savory side dish for fall.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, cubed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

Directions

1 Place butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid. Season with salt and pepper. Microwave, covered, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2 Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.

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