Baked Acorn Squash
You'll love the delicious caramelized flavors of my Baked Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar, an easy side dish for a cozy autumn meal.
Servings 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise.1 acorn squash
- Remove the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of the squash.
- Spread the cut sides of each half with 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Place in a baking pan, cut sides up. Bake for about 1 hour or until the squash is very tender.
- Serve one half squash per person.
Notes
- Please note that I've written this recipe for two (2) servings - that requires just one squash. Simply multiply the recipe for the number that you'd like to serve.
- Optional seasonings: A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg adds warmth or add a touch of salt for contrast.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 767mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg
