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potato and winter squash mash

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
J. White Harris
Gallatin, TN

Last summer I grew Lakota Squash and wound up with 35 basketball size squashes. I have worked on several recipes to use this delicious squash. In this recipe I combined squash and potatoes for a delicious side dish. You can use any winter squash in this recipe.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 to 8 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For potato and winter squash mash

  • 2 lb
    potatoes, peeled, quartered
  • 1-1/2 lb
    winter squash, peeled, cubed
  • 1 tsp
    salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp
    white pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 c
    butter, melted
  • 2 clove
    garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    half-and-half
  • chopped parsley for garnish

How To Make potato and winter squash mash

  • 1
    Put potatoes and winter squash in a pot and cover with salted water 1 inch above vegetables. Bring to a boil and simmer about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain.
  • 2
    Remove from heat. Add garlic, salt. pepper, and butter. Mash with potato masher until smooth and blended well.
  • 3
    Return pot to low heat and use a hand mixer while gradually adding in the half-and-half. Continue mixing until vegetables are fluffy and heated through.
  • 4
    Move vegetables into a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley. Enjoy!
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