Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash

Name: Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 3 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

This golden, honey-sweetened squash is just as hearty and comforting as your favorite potato dish. With its bright color, it makes an attractive side for special autumn meals. —Bianca Noiseux, Bristol, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 large butternut squash (about 5 pounds), peeled and cubed
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add squash; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
Drain. Mash squash with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 145 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Honey-Thyme Butternut Squash in Taste of Home October/November 2010

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suefalk

Dec 12, 2018

Awesome side dish! I usually mash my squash with butter, salt
DOWSETT

Nov 25, 2015

I've made this several times and even those that don't like squash, loved this.
sgronholz

Nov 3, 2013

This recipe is so good! In addition to making it with butternut squash, I've also made it with Heart of Gold and Sweet Dumpling squash. The results were equally delicious!
DebbieT

Jul 21, 2013

All I changed was adding a little more salt and pepper. This was delicious and SOOOO easy!
Dianaore

Jan 7, 2013

this was a nice twist to butternut squash. I didn't taste the honey much thought and I would cut back the cream to make it a thicker consistency. All in all good and a keeper.
Hannah0418

Nov 21, 2012

an easy to make side dish. i made it for thanksgiving.
wiscook

Oct 9, 2012

very good, very easy. If you cook the squash in the microwave for around 30 minutes, the skin peels right off. Slice in half lengthwise, place in a pan with a little water and microwave on high for 20-30 minutes or until soft. Like you would for acorn squash. then I put into the mixer with ingredients. Very easy.
HeatherHH

Aug 28, 2012

I enjoyed the taste of this, as did my husband and one of my children. It does taste a lot like mashed potatoes with a faint honey taste and a faint pumpkin-like taste. However, several of my children really didn't care for it (and they aren't picky eaters in general), so we probably will stick with just plain butternut squash in the future.
KristinR

Nov 28, 2011

Pretty easy to make and everyone enjoyed it.
aeg2t

Nov 28, 2011

I made this recipe for my in-law for Thanksgiving this year. I got lots of compliments on it, and it was easy to make the day before, then stick in the oven to get hot. So yummy!