Samantha Nicole Ready for something that won’t crush your diet or your taste for something yummy? Add this Baked Butternut Squash as a side to your next meal and it will trample all your uncertain thoughts about this little punkin’! With just the right touch of spicy cinnamon and sweet brown sugar, the tenderly baked butternut squash is sure to become a fan-favorite! Don’t flatten your desire to try something new, Baked Butternut Squash is waiting patiently for you. Get ready to squash your old thoughts because you’re sure to be pleased with this easy-to-make side dish surprise! Give it a try tonight!
Ingredients
- 1 (2.5-3.5-pound) butternut squash, cut in half lengthwise, with seeds and stringy bits scooped out and discarded
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- salt, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Line an 18×26-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 3 –Place the butternut squash, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet, brush the inside with the butter, and sprinkle with the brown sugar and the cinnamon.
Step 4 –Bake the butternut squash, uncovered, until it is fork-tender, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
Step 5 –Sprinkle the butternut squash with the salt.
Step 6 –Use a large knife to slice the butternut squash into pieces.
Step 7 –Plate and serve.
