Healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash

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Folks, you are going to love this healthier Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash. It is a smooth, creamy, vibrant and cozy side dish that you can serve up aaallllll year long.

It is a minimal prep and minimal effort side that is great for preparing ahead of time and refrigerating or freezing for a busy week. Especially as you only need 2 essential ingredients (butternut squash and water) to make it. Then you’re free to jazz it up with other ingredients as you see fit.

This one-pot meal can be easily whipped up in the slow cooker, leaving your oven, Instant Pot, air fryer, or other gadgets free to use as you wish.

All that remains is to bring it out as a side dish for quick weeknight dinners, fancy dinner parties, fall lunches and quick breakfast treats.

And if you want an easy, warming and colorful gluten free side dish to whip up for potlucks or the upcoming holiday and festive dinners, then look no further than this awesome treat. It is frugal enough that you can double or triple this gluten free Butternut Squash mash recipe without much extra spend.

Plus Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Mash not only tastes good, it is super good for you too. Yeap, this side dish is suitable for a wide range of dietary needs:

• vegan ✅
• gluten free ✅
• paleo ✅
• Whole30 ✅

And, this dish contains 0 (that’s right, ZERO!) WW points. Healthy, fuss-free, frugal and highly delicious. I’d say this is the side dish to end all side dishes.

So, are you ready to find out just how simple it is to make butternut squash mashed crockpot style? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you……

How To Make Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash

Mashed Butternut Squash Ingredients

You will need these ingredients:

• Butternut squash
• Salt, to taste
• Water
• Herbs, for topping

Make Slow Cooker Mashed Butternut Squash

1. Wash, peel, deseed and cube the butternut squash.
2. Add squash to the slow cooker, followed by the water and cover.
3. Cook on high for 2-3 hours and on low for 4-6 hours.
4. Open and add salt to taste, then mash (do not drain the water).
5. Serve Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash warm and topped with herbs.

Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash

If you prefer to cook Pressure Cooker Butternut Squash instead then you can too. You still only need two ingredients, aka water and the squash. Just check out this Instant Pot Mashed Butternut Squash post to find out more.

Mashed Butternut Squash Slow Cooker Tips

Here are a few tips to help you get the best ever Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash;

• Go ahead and add some seasoning to the butternut squash in the crockpot before cooking.
• You can easily swap in acorn squash or pumpkin instead of butternut squash. Or make a delicious mash by cooking a couple different squash varieties.
• Butternut squash mash can be a little bit watery. To reduce this, mash, then make a hole in the middle and let it stand. After a while the water will gather in the center, and you can use some paper towels to soak up the excess water.
  

How Long Do You Cook Butternut Squash in Crockpot For Mashing

This is going to depend entirely on what setting you will cook your mashed butternut squash on and the size of the butternut squash chunks. Bigger chunks will take a little longer.

Cook them on high for 2-3 hours or 4-6 hours on low. Start with the shorter time, test with a fork and decide if you want to cook for a little longer.

How Long Can You Store Gluten Free Butternut Squash Mash

Folks, I looooooove making this Slow Cooker Butternut Mash for meal prep. 

It’s so quick and easy to do. Simply cook following this recipe, then let the butternut squash mash cool down completely before transferring it into an air tight container and storing in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Alternatively, you can portion the mash into freezer bags,  remove all the air, label them and freeze for up to 6 months. #mealprepforthewin

How To Reheat Gluten Free Mashed Butternut

One of the great things about this dish is that you can make the mash ahead of time and simply reheat when needed. Simple mix in a tablespoon of water to loosen it up and reheat in the microwave.

Mashed Butternut Squash Variations

You can flavor your Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash in many other ways. Here are just a few delicious suggestions to try:

• Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, rosemary and thyme
• Dried herbs such as oregano and basil
• Spices like cinnamon, cardamom and nutmeg
• Cayenne pepper, or a sprinkle of chili flakes for those who like some heat
• Olive oil or dairy-free butter
• Date syrup or maple syrup
• Coconut milk or soya milk
• Sour cream or heavy whipping cream (if not vegan)

Topping Ideas

• Fresh chopped herbs
• Toasted seeds
• A dusting of cinnamon
• A sprinkle of brown sugar
• Dairy-free butter
• Vegan Parmesan cheese

Crockpot Butternut Squash Weight Watchers Points

A serving of this slow cooker butternut squash mash contains zero Freestyle SmartPoints.

Other Gluten Free Vegetable Recipes

• Instant Pot Beets.
• Easy Instant Pot Glazed Carrots.
• Instant Pot Buttered Cabbage.
• Garlic Sesame Instant Pot Green Beans.
• Instant Pot Corn on the Cob.

More Butternut Squash Recipes

• Gluten Free Instant Pot Mashed Butternut Squash.
• Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup.
• Butternut Squash Muffins.

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