Maple Mashed Butternut Squash With Pecans

This is a wonderful squash dish. It is full of wonderful fall flavor and has a really neat texture from the chopped pecans.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  butternut squash, peeled,cooked,and mashed
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup real maple syrup
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped toasted pecans
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped whole pecans

Directions

1. Puree the squash with the butter and maple syrup until smooth.
2. Fold in the chopped pecans.
3. Place in a greased casserole.
4. Sprinkle the whole pecans on the top of the dish.
5. This dish can be refrigerated for up to two days at this point.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes to warm through and lightly toast the whole pecans.