Pureed Butternut Squash with Sage and Toasted Almonds

Name: Pureed Butternut Squash with Sage and Toasted Almonds
Yield: Serves 8 to 10
Ingredients: 2 , medium butternut squash (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (see illustrations below); 1/4 cup, half-and-half; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick), unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons reserved for sage butter; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh sage leaves; , Brown sugar; , Salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 cup, toasted and sliced almonds

Side Dishes
Vegetables
Holiday
Thanksgiving

With its silky-smooth texture and earthy, lightly sweetened flavor, pureed butternut squash is a serious crowd pleaser for kids and adults alike. It should be simple, right?

SERVES 8 to 10

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