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Butternut Pumpkin Mash

Butternut pumpkin mash is a creamy and sweet side dish that perfectly complements any meal, packed with nutrients and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the mash
  • 1.8-2 kg butternut pumpkin, seeds removed, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 4 cloves garlic, left whole Unpeeled
  • 5-6 sprigs fresh sage
  • 125 g Western Star Original Salted Butter, diced
  • 1/3 cup Perfect Italiano Grated Parmesan Approximately 25g
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (or 180 for fan-forced).
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Place the butternut pumpkin chunks on the tray.
  4. Scatter the garlic cloves and fresh sage leaves over the pumpkin pieces.
  5. Add about 50g of diced butter over the pumpkin.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Bake the tray in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes until the pumpkin is soft and can be pierced with a fork.
  2. Transfer the hot pumpkin, roasted sage leaves, and pan juices to a food processor.
  3. Squeeze the roasted garlic from its skins into the food processor and discard the skins.
  4. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  5. Add the grated Parmesan and half of the remaining butter, mixing well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve with remaining cubes of butter melting over the top.

Notes

Using freshly grated Parmesan enhances the flavor significantly. Adjust the seasoning according to taste.