ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH ENJOY DAN:

             ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-butternut squash, halved and seeded

1-tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoon butter

Pinch of nutmeg, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 450 F)

1.   Rub the butternut squash halve with olive oil.

2.   Season with salt and pepper.

3.   Roast cut-side down on a prepared baking sheet.

4.   Roast for 25 minutes or until tender.

5.   Remove from oven and let cool.

6.   When cool scoop out the flesh.

7.   Place in a bowl and mash with butter and a pinch of nutmeg, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

8.   Sprinkle with fresh chives.

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