baked butternut squash, simple!
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My husband found this, and I love it! No more peeling the course skin of butternut squash for Thanksgiving! The flavor and texture of squash done this way has changed my opinion of this vegetable. I also love the simplicity of serving and presenting this dish.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
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yield
4-6 + per squash
Ingredients
- 1 - butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- - cinnamon and nutmeg, to taste
How To Make baked butternut squash, simple!
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Step 1Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
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Step 2Using a good knife, slice the squash in half - lengthwise and remove the seeds.
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Step 3Place the cut side up on a cookie sheet
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Step 4Divide butter and brown sugar between the seed cavities and sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg
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Step 5Bake for one hour, occasionally spooning the butter/sugar mixture over the rest of the squash. Check in the thickest part of the squash for tenderness.
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Step 6When you remove from the oven, once again spoon the butter mixture over the squash and let cool. Serve these from a serving plate, letting each person spoon out their serving right from the squash.
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Category:
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Tag:
#Quick & Easy
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