Butternut Squash Mashed Potatoes

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peel and quart  the potatoes

peel and deseed the  butternut squash

cut the squash into  1 inch/2,5 cm  large cubes

dice the onion

mince the  garlic cloves

place potatoes in  a large pot,  add hot water and salt,  cover, boil for  20 minutes

heat butter over  medium low, add onion  and garlic, cook for  2 minutes

add butternut squash,  cook for 3 minutes

stir in salt, pepper,  thyme and nutmeg

pour in water,  add bay leaf  simmer for  15-20 minutes

check potatoes and  squash for doneness

drain the potatoes

add squash, butter  and half-and-half

mash into a  smooth mixture