Mashed Pumpkin With Bay Leaves

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and brush with 1 tablespoon butter.

3. 3

   Bake in the preheated oven until squash flesh is soft and can easily be pierced with a fork, about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup butter and bay leaves in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and set aside for at least 10 minutes to allow bay leaf flavor to infuse butter.

5. 5

   Scrape the squash flesh from the skin into a bowl using a spoon. Remove bay leaves from butter; discard leaves. Pour butter over squash and mash everything with a fork. Season with salt. Stir in maple syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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