BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

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Take advantage of fabulous fall produce and roast this scrumptious side. Lightly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar, this is my favorite baked butternut squash recipe-it could almost be dessert! -Heidi Vawdrey, Riverton, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 small butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
6 teaspoons brown sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix seasoning ingredients. Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with seasonings. , Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over cut surfaces., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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