Butternut Mash with Onion and Bacon

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Butternut Mash with Onion and Bacon

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The next time you're shopping, don't walk past those strange-shaped squashes: this mash makes a great change from spuds. Click here for more 'queer gear' recipes

Ingredients

2 medium butternut squashes, each about 750g
25g butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
4 strips lean streaky bacon, smoked or unsmoked
freshly ground black pepper

Serves: 4 Preparation: 30 Cook Time: 20 Total Time: 50min

Directions

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Peel and chop the squash into approximately m chunks. Place in a steamer fitted over simmering water and cook until tender, about - minutes. They should be soft but not falling apart.
While the squash is steaming, heat the butter in a small saucepan and fry the onion over a gentle heat, covering the pan with a lid, for about minutes. The onion should cook slowly (this is called &#sweating&#) so it becomes soft and sweet but not coloured. Add the chopped bacon and turn up the heat a little so the bacon cooks.
When the squash is ready, transfer to a bowl and mash with a potato masher. If you like a creamier mash, use an electric mixer. Season with freshly ground black pepper and fold in the onion and bacon. This is excellent served with game birds or chicken.

Source: Terry Farris