Old-fashioned butternut squash purée: the smooth and creamy homemade recipe
4 pers.
Ingredients · Servings 4
- 800g Pumpkin
- 400g Potatoes
- 20 cl Milk
- 40 g Butter
- 1 good pinch of nutmeg
- Cell
- Pepper
Method · 40 min
- Wash the pumpkin thoroughly. Cut it in half, then remove the seeds and stringy bits with a spoon. Cut the flesh, skin and all, into even cubes. Peel the potatoes, rinse them, and cut them into chunks as well. Place everything in a large saucepan and cover with lightly salted cold water. Gradually bring to a boil.
- Cook the butternut squash and potatoes for about 20 to 25 minutes. Check for doneness by piercing the pieces with the tip of a knife. They should be perfectly tender. Drain them very thoroughly, then return them to the hot pan for about 1 minute over very low heat. Stir gently to evaporate any excess moisture.
- Heat the milk without bringing it to a boil. Mash the pumpkin and potatoes with a potato masher or a fork. Add the butter, then gradually pour in the hot milk, stirring constantly. Adjust the amount of liquid to reach your desired consistency. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper, then mix until you have a smooth and creamy purée.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve the mashed potatoes piping hot with a pat of butter on top. Optionally, add some fresh herbs or a pinch of nutmeg. This mashed potato pairs well with roast meat, poultry, or fish. To reheat leftovers, simply add a splash of milk and stir gently over low heat.
A good, old-fashioned butternut squash purée is everything we love about home cooking: few ingredients, simple preparation, and a wonderfully smooth texture. With its subtle chestnut flavor, the butternut squash naturally adds a lot of character to this homemade purée.
A little potato gives it structure, while warm milk and butter provide the desired creaminess. Add a pinch of nutmeg and you have the perfect accompaniment to roast meat, poultry, or fish. This purée also goes beautifully under a shepherd's pie or alongside sautéed vegetables. Sweet, colorful, and comforting, it has that familiar, family-style flavor that we happily bring out as soon as autumn arrives.
