Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans
These vegetable sides are the ideal accompaniments to your favorite dishes thanks to their subtle natural sweetness.

Put butternut squash in a microwave-safe baking dish with a lid.

Season with salt and pepper.

Microwave covered until squash is tender 8 to 10 minutes.

Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork.

Stir in pecans maple syrup blue cheese crumbles and fresh thyme leaves until combined.