Mashed Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage

Name: Mashed Acorn Squash with Brown Butter and Crispy Sage
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 lbs white or green acorn squash ((or similar variety like carnival or delicata squash)); ½ cup unsalted butter; ¼ cup fresh sage leaves, (chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, (plus more to taste (optional))

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

Acorn squash is a the ultimate fall side—rich, buttery, and subtly sweet with just a hint of maple. Here, we're mashing roasted acorn squash with nutty brown butter and crispy sage leaves, making it an irresistible addition to cozy dinners or holiday gatherings.

Updated at: Sun, 13 Jul 2025 17:43:43 GMT