1large butternut squash peeled, de-seeded, chopped and cut into 2-inch cubes
1/4cup(60ml) water
Saltto taste
Herbsfor topping
Instructions
Wash, peel, deseed and cube the butternut squash.
Add the butternut squash to the slow cooker, then pour in the water.
Place the lid on, then cook for 3-4 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
Open the lid and add salt to taste, then mash (do not drain the cooking water).
Serve Crockpot Mashed Butternut Squash warm and topped with herbs of your choice.
Notes
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.