Cheddar-Maple Squash

Will you pick up some maple syrup at the Elmira Maple Syrup Festival this year? Pick up some squash as well.  Cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and turkey bacon dress up mashed butternut squash for a delightful side dish.

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Cheddar-Maple Squash

Course

side dish

Keyword

gluten free

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 pounds ½butternut squash peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1½-inch cubes (3 cups)
• 2 ounces aged white Cheddar cheese coarsely grated ( ½ cup)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or ½ teaspoon dried sage crushed
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 slices turkey bacon cooked

Course side dish Keyword gluten free Servings Ingredients 1 pounds ½butternut squash peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1½-inch cubes (3 cups) 2 ounces aged white Cheddar cheese coarsely grated ( ½ cup) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage or ½ teaspoon dried sage crushed 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 2 slices turkey bacon cooked

Instructions

1. Cook squash cubes in a covered medium saucepan in enough boiling water to cover about 15 minutes or until tender; drain and return the squash to the hot saucepan.
2. Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the drained squash.
3. Stir in Cheddar, sage, and maple syrup.
4. Chop the cooked turkey bacon and sprinkle atop the squash.

Recipe Notes

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