Mashed Butternut Squash

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 40
2. 2
   Peel butternut squash, slice in half, and scoop out seeds
3. 3
   Chop in somewhat even sized pieces.
4. 4
   Place on a cookie sheet with parchment paper. I'm all about easy clean up these days.
5. 5
   Drizzle oil and sprinkle salt over.
6. 6
   Bake for 45 minutes to an hour, until fork tender and starting to brown.Sometimes I'll pop them under the broiler for a minute or two to add some more color. Totally optional.
7. 7
   Scoop squash pieces into a bowl or pot, and add butter, sweetener, and cinnamon.
8. 8
   Mash well until butter is melted.
9. 9
   Taste and determine if it is to your liking.
10. 10
    Add a touch of cream and serve. Totally optional, but super delicious.