Joan's In The Park - Butternut Squash Recipe

In my weekend role as host of the Weekly Dish on My Talk 107.1 FM we get a chance to talk with some amazing chefs and people in the food world throughout the year. This year I have asked them to submit their favorite Thanksgiving side recipes.

Here is a new spot in my neighborhoods side dish - Joan's in the Park is new in St Paul on Snelling Avenue in the former Grandpa Tonys space.

Butternut Squash Recipe
Susan Dunlop
Chef/Owner of Joan’s in the Park


5 lbs butternut squash
1 cup of non salted butter (at room temperature)
1/3 cup of maple syrup
1/3 cup of honey
1/3 cup of dark brown sugar
1 tsp of cinnamon
1/4 tsp of fresh grated nutmeg
1 tbl of lemon zest
2 tsp of salt


Peal squash and take out the seeds.
Cut into 2 inch pieces.
Boil squash 10 to 15 minutes until tender and easy pierced with a fork.
Using a potato masher, mash the squash.
Add all of the remaining ingredients and using a large spoon or whisk stir until fully incorporated.
Adjust seasonings according to taste.