Roasted Garlic Whipped Butternut Squash Recipe
This Roasted Garlic Whipped Butternut Squash recipe combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the rich, mellow flavor of roasted garlic. Lightly enhanced with olive oil, butter, salt, and black pepper, this creamy, fluffy side dish is perfect for autumn dinners or holiday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 to 2½ pounds butternut squash, quartered
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 large head of garlic, top 1/3 cut off
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Butternut Squash and Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Quarter the butternut squash and place it on a baking sheet. Cut the top third off the head of garlic to expose the cloves and place it on the baking sheet with the squash.
- Season and Roast: Drizzle the squash and garlic with olive oil, and sprinkle kosher salt over the squash to taste. Roast everything together in the oven for about 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the garlic cloves are soft and golden brown.
- Squeeze Roasted Garlic: Once roasted, let the garlic cool slightly, then squeeze the softened cloves out of their skins into a bowl.
- Whip Squash and Butter: Scoop the flesh out of the roasted butternut squash and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Add the roasted garlic cloves and butter, then whip everything together using a hand mixer or food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Season and Serve: Add freshly ground black pepper and additional kosher salt if needed. Mix well and serve warm as a deliciously creamy side dish.
Notes
- You can substitute unsalted butter with a plant-based alternative for a vegan version.
- Adding a splash of cream or milk can create an even creamier texture.
- Be cautious with salt as roasting can concentrate flavors.
- Serve immediately for best texture, or reheat gently to avoid drying out.
