Mashed Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 2 butternuts squash , halved and seeded
• 1 cup water , or as needed
• 0.75 cups sour cream
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar , or to taste
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon , or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 sprigs fresh parsley , Optional
• 1 tablespoon sour cream , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Pierce butternut squash skin with a small knife and place cut-side down in a baking dish; pour in enough water for a depth of 1/2 inch. Cover dish with aluminum foil.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Scoop squash into a bowl; add 3/4 cup sour cream, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Mash mixture using a potato masher or fork until smooth.

5. 5

   Garnish with parsley and 1 tablespoon sour cream, if desired. Enjoy!