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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

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

10 servings

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

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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.

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