Ingredients for - Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

1. Butternut squash, cubed 1 ½ pounds
2. Salt ½ teaspoon
3. Black pepper ⅛ teaspoon
4. Chopped toasted pecans ½ cup
5. Pure maple syrup 2 tablespoons
6. Blue cheese crumbles 2 ounces
7. Fresh thyme leaves 1 teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Mashed Butternut Squash with Blue Cheese and Pecans

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

Coarsely mash with a potato masher or fork. Stir in pecans, maple syrup, blue cheese crumbles, and fresh thyme leaves until combined.