My family loves acorn squash when I cook it this way. It's soft, sweet, and buttery. Perfect for fall or holiday dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash , halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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3
Place squash halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh begins to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes.
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Remove squash from the oven and transfer one squash half, cut-side up, to a deep baking dish. Spoon butter and brown sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, over top to seal.
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Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes.
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6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
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