Checkerboard Spuds & Squash
- SERVES
- 9
- PREP
- 15 Min
- COOK TIME
- 45 Min
Do you know the saying, "We eat with our eyes"? Well, this show stopping Checkerboard Spuds & Squash is one classy dish! Whatever the occasion, your guests will love this eye-pleasin' go-along.
What You'll Need
- 4 cup warm mashed potatoes
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 (12-ounce) packages frozen butternut squash, thawed and drained
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
What to Do
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, butter, scallions, and black pepper; mix well and set aside.
- In another medium bowl, combine the squash, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
- Spoon five equal-sized scoops of the potato mixture into the baking dish, placing one scoop in each corner and one scoop in the center. Using a spoon, shape each scoop into a square.
- Place the squash mixture into the four empty squares, dividing it equally. Pat down evenly to fill any gaps, forming a checkerboard pattern. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until heated through.