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

The 10 year old farmer Majid
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I made this recipe at a different altitude and it turned out just as well. I live at sea level and it was perfect.


Georgia Stampley
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I made this recipe in a different type of oven and it turned out just as well. I used a convection oven and it was perfect.


MD Shohag Hossen
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I used a different type of spice blend than the recipe called for and it turned out great. I used a pumpkin pie spice blend and it was delicious.


Wilbert Dagreat
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I added some chopped garlic to this recipe and it gave it a nice flavor.


Youssef Abidi
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I made this recipe with a different type of oil and it turned out just as well. I used olive oil instead of vegetable oil and it was delicious.


Sunil Arrow
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I cooked this recipe for a different amount of time and it turned out just as well. I cooked it for 45 minutes instead of 30 minutes and it was perfect.


Nobi Tches
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I made this recipe in a different size dish and it turned out just as well. I used a 9x13 inch dish and it was perfect.


Kai Tyunikov
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I used a different type of cheese than the recipe called for and it turned out great. I used cheddar cheese and it was delicious.


Taslima Ahmed Lima (Hijabi Queen)
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I added some chopped walnuts to this recipe and it gave it a nice crunch.


Lone Rebel
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I made this recipe with a different type of squash and it turned out just as well. I used acorn squash and it was delicious.


Denisse Ibarra
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. I had some leftover from a soup I made and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Ana Sotia Qalo
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have butternut squash and spices on hand, so I can make this dish anytime.


Nolthando Mdlalose
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This recipe is perfect for fall. The flavors of the squash and spices are warm and comforting.


Xi Hudson
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. My guests raved about how delicious it was and asked for the recipe.


Quasi choko
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to make. I am not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and the dish turned out great.


wendy doyle
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This recipe is a keeper! I have made it several times and it always turns out perfectly. The squash is so flavorful and the crispy topping is the perfect touch.


Raimunda Pereira
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was one of the best butternut squash dishes they had ever eaten.


lawanna foster
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This was a great recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the flavors were fantastic. I will definitely be making this again.


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