I’ve been getting stuck in a cooking rut lately. Meal planning turns into the same grocery list far too often in our household. I wanted to try a new side dish and I’ve never prepared butternut squash before, so I thought I’d give it a shot. Turns out, it’s ridiculously easy to add this simple cozy winter side dish to your meals. I even mixed the final result into Evelyn’s macaroni & cheese and it stayed hidden from her sight as she scooped up the cheesy noodles. Score for mom!

I’d love to hear what your family’s favorite side dishes are! Post in the comments and share links to your recipes.

Easy Butternut Squash

2016-01-17 13:08:42

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Ingredients

1. 1 butternut squash
2. 2 tbsp olive oil
3. 1/4 cup water
4. salt & pepper
5. parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice butternut squash in half or into quarters.
2. Scoop out seeds and guts.
3. Pour water onto bottom of baking dish.
4. Drizzle butternut squash with olive oil and salt & pepper.
5. Turn squash over to soak in water.
6. Bake at 400 degrees for 40 minutes.
7. Let cool for at least 10 minutes.
8. Scoop into dish and mash with a fork.
9. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

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