1(2 ½ pound) butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped
1largesweet potato, peeled and chopped
2garlic cloves, smashed
2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil
1stick unsalted butter
½cupheavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350˚F.
Pour squash, potato and garlic onto a baking sheet and toss with oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and roast in oven until fork tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
While squash and potato roast, make browned butter.
Place butter in a small saucepan and melt over low heat. Continue to melt until butter begins to brown and emits a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and set aside.
Remove squash, potato and garlic from oven and pour into a blender with half of the browned butter and puree. Add cream, season with salt and pepper and continue to puree until smooth.
Remove from blender and transfer to a bowl or platter. Pour remaining butter over puree and top with thyme leaves. Serve.