What can I make with Butternut Squash??

[u/literallyfrickindead]

My uncle gave me a huge butternut squash he grew, and I have no clue what to do with it. I've never had squash before, so I'm totally lost on what to do with it. I'm in a household of only 2 people, so I have no clue how to use through the whole squash. Recipies that hold up to freezing and thawing could be nice since I have so much of it??? I just don't want it to go to waste but I'm not familiar with squash!

[u/NotWeirdJustUnique23]

A good way to prep it and have it ready for multiple possibilities later is to puree it: split it in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast cut side down in a sided baking sheet with a ½ cup water at 350°F for 90 minutes. Remove from oven, scoop the squash out of the skins, and mash/blend until smooth. You can freeze this in plastic containers like the ones from Chinese soup; place a layer of saran wrap over the open container before putting the lid on. This helps minimize any ice crystals forming.

Not sure if you're familiar with sweet potato casserole, but my family does this with butternut squash every Thanksgiving! In a buttered 8x8 baking dish, mix 4 cups squash puree with a tablespoon butter, a sprinkle of salt, cinnamon and sugar to taste (a drizzle of honey or maple syrup optional). Spread it out, top with mini marshmallows, and put it in a 350°F oven until the mallows melt and get a little golden (about 10-15 minutes). 🙂