Maple Mashed Squash with Candied Pecans |
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Prep Time: 19 Minutes Cook Time: 37 Minutes |
Ready In: 56 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Serve this delectable squash as an alternative to sweet potatoes. Ingredients:
1 (4-pound) butternut squash |
5 tablespoons butter, divided |
7 tablespoons maple syrup, divided |
1 1/2 teaspoons maple flavoring |
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided |
1 cup chopped pecans |
Directions:
1. Microwave squash on HIGH 2 minutes to soften. Cut in half. Peel squash; remove and discard seeds. Cut squash into 1 squares.
2. Cook squash in water in a large Dutch oven 30 minutes or until tender; drain.
3. Combine squash, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons syrup, maple flavoring, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth.
4. Cook pecans, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, remaining 1/4 cup maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium skillet over medium-low heat 7 minutes or until syrup caramelizes and pecans begin to brown; cool in a single layer on a plate.
5. Sprinkle pecans over squash. Serve warm.
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