I whipped up some squash for Thanksgiving, and it was sooooo good! It was a big hit with the kids. They liked it even more than the stuffing. I got the idea from recipes I've seen that call for you to cook squash halves with a tablespoon of butter and a bit of maple syrup in the cavity. I figured if you mixed it in, it would taste even better! I can't give you exact measurements, because I just "winged it". But here it is...
Take one Buttercup Squash (any squash will do, don't know if it will taste as good), cut in half, remove seeds and stringy stuff. Place in the preheated oven, cook according to directions on the squash's sticker (or a cookbook). Remove when squash is tender. When cooled just enough to handle, scoop out the flesh, put into your mixer's bowl. Add slices of real butter to taste (I used a lot....heck, it was Thanksgiving), mix until the butter is melted and mixed in. Add a squirt of maple syrup, to taste. Mix some more. Serve.
This puree came out so smooth and sweet and delicious. I probably added a bit too much syrup, but it was still fabulous. I had no idea squash could taste so good! I plan on making this often.
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