Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
55 min
Yields
6 - 8 servings
Quick, easy, no-fuss butternut squash tossed with brown sugar, butter and salt and pepper for a melt-in-your-mouth side.
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ingredients
2
medium butternut squash (4 to 5 lbs total)
6
Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
¼
cup light brown sugar, packed
1 ½
tsp kosher salt
½
tsp freshly ground black pepper
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directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
Step 2
Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.