Creamed butternut squash

Add some colour to your holiday plates with this elegant alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

Servings: 4

• One butternut squash, peeled and cubed

• 3 tablespoons butter

• ½ cup 35% heavy whipping cream

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Pumpkin seeds, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring four litres of salted water to a boil. Add the squash cubes and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Drain.

2. Add the butter, cream and seasonings to the squash cubes. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth and uniform.

3. Serve in a pretty bowl and garnish with pumpkin seeds.