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    Mashed Acorn Squash Using Oven Roasted Whole Squash

    Last Updated : Apr 1, 2024. This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    This homemade mashed acorn squash recipe from scratch uses roasted acorn squash to make the mashed squash which is prepared using fresh acorn squash, which means there is no canned stuff used here.

    mashed acorn squash recipe
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    1 how to make mashed acorn squash using fresh whole acorn squash (by roasting the whole acorn squash in oven without peeling or cutting the raw squash first)
    2 how to make mashed acorn squash using whole roasted acorn squash in oven?
    3 ingredients used to make roasted mashed acorn squash
    4 step by step instructions
    5 more photos from the preparation of acorn squash
    6 Mashed Acorn Squash Using Oven Roasted Whole Squash
    6.1 Ingredients
    6.1.1 for more seasoning (optional)
    6.2 Instructions
    6.2.1 To roast the whole acorn squash
    6.2.2 To make mashed acorn squash
    6.3 Notes
    6.4 Nutrition

    how to make mashed acorn squash using fresh whole acorn squash (by roasting the whole acorn squash in oven without peeling or cutting the raw squash first)

    You can use fresh acorn squashes to make mashed acorn squash easily even without cutting raw acorn squashes which have very thick skin and hard to peel. This is why we bake the acorn squash in the oven prior to cutting and taking the pulp out, which is then mashed so easily. I usually do not prefer cutting or peeling raw squashes or pumpkins using knife, as it can be hard to do unless you use a good quality squash peeler like this. If I need raw pumpkin puree I usually go for canned pumpkin puree but if I want to make something using the roasted squash, I always roast the squash in oven first, and then easily peel the skin and scoop out the flesh to be used in the dish.

    One thing you need to be careful while roasting or baking a whole squash in the oven is to pierce on several parts on the squash over the skin and into the flesh, because otherwise there is a high chance that the squash can explode in the oven making it a big mess. But do't worry, piercing through the skin using a knife is so easy and you can do it much easier than peeling the whole raw squash or cutting the raw squash. Here is how you can bake a whole butternut squash if you want to see how you can bake a whole butternut squash without peeling or cutting the squash in advance.

    mashed acorn squash recipe scratch

    In this mashed acorn squash recipe, we use a fresh acorn squash which is roasted whole in the oven after piercing through several parts of the squash. Once the squash is roasted very well and once it is cooled enough, we will peel the skin, cut the squash in halves, scrape out the seeds and get the roasted squash which is soft and can be easily mashed. And you can add your favorite spices to the mashed acorn squash as you wish. I will give here some suggestions on what all spices or ingredients will be great with mashed acorn squash, however you can adjust the ingredients and make your own version as you wish.

    So here is how you can make mashed acorn squash using this easy mashed acorn squash recipe using a fresh whole acorn squash.

    how to make mashed acorn squash using whole roasted acorn squash in oven?

    To make roasted, mashed acorn squash, we use the following ingredients.

    ingredients used to make roasted mashed acorn squash

    • 1 medium sized acorn squash
    • salt as needed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil may use melted butter instead

    for more seasoning (optional)

    • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

    step by step instructions

    To roast the whole acorn squash

    • Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
    • Wash the squash and dry using a paper towel.
    • Pierce the squash at several parts over the skin using a good quality knife, into the flesh of the squash, which will help with the steam build up as you bake the squash.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil or non slip baking mat and place the acorn squash on the baking sheet.
    • Bake for about 1 hour or few more minutes until the squash is well roasted.
    • Once the squash is roasted, allow the roasted squash to cool down before you try to peel or cut the squash.

    To make mashed acorn squash

    • Once the squash is cooled enough, cut the squash in halves and peel the skin off easily using a knife.
    • Scrape out the seeds from both the halves of the squash and discard the seeds.
    • Now mash the squash using your hands easily or use a potato masher which can be used to mash the squash.
    • Add the olive oil (or melted butter) and salt to the mashed squash, stir using a spoon to combine the seasoning well with the mashed squash.
    • Now the mashed acorn squash is ready, if you are using the additional seasoning, you can add the recommended ingredients of cinnamon powder, black pepper powder and maple syrup or use your own favorite spices as you wish!

    more photos from the preparation of acorn squash

    roasted whole acorn squash
    acorn squash roasted halves
    acorn squash halves
    acorn squash half
    mashing acorn squash

    Instead of adding the spices, you can use the mashed acorn squash pulp to make other dishes too, like soups, stews, squash flatbread etc.

    Below you can get the detailed recipe for mashed acorn squash using whole roasted acorn squash in oven!

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    Mashed Acorn Squash Using Oven Roasted Whole Squash

    Acorn squash can be easily baked in the oven to make mashed acorn squash which can be used in a variety of other recipes or you can just enjoy it as a side mixed with your favorite spices.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: acorn squash recipes, baked acorn squash, mashed acorn squash, roasted acorn squash
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 121kcal
    Author: Parvathy

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium sized acorn squash
    • salt as needed
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil may use melted butter instead

    for more seasoning (optional)

    • 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

    Instructions

    To roast the whole acorn squash

    • Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit.
    • Wash the squash and dry using a paper towel.
    • Pierce the squash at several parts over the skin  using a good quality knife, into the flesh of the squash, which will help with the steam build up as you bake the squash.
    • Line a baking sheet with foil or non slip baking mat and place the acorn squash on the baking sheet.
    • Bake for about 1 hour or few more minutes until the squash is well roasted.
    • Once the squash is roasted, allow the roasted squash to cool down before you try to peel or cut the squash.

    To make mashed acorn squash

    • Once the squash is cooled enough, cut the squash in halves and peel the skin off easily using a knife.
    • Scrape out the seeds from both the halves of the squash and discard the seeds.
    • Now mash the squash using your hands easily or use a potato masher which can be used to mash the squash.
    • Add the olive oil (or melted butter) and salt to the mashed squash, stir using a spoon to combine the seasoning well with the mashed squash.
    • Now the mashed acorn squash is ready, if you are using the additional seasoning, you can add the recommended ingredients of cinnamon powder, black pepper powder and maple syrup or use your own favorite spices as you wish!

    Notes

    Enjoy the mashed acorn squash  as a side with your main course for lunch or dinner or you can use the mashed acorn squash without any seasoning for any other recipes like soups, bread etc. as you wish.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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