Butter and Brown Sugar Acorn Squash

Butter and Brown Sugar Squash is a simple yet satisfying side dish for any family dinner. It’s rich in caramelized flavor and can be tailored to any number of servings.  

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, softened or at room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • to taste, salt
Butter and Brown Sugar Acorn Squash
Total Time: about 1 hour

Nutrition

Servings: 4 servings

Approximate nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 120 calories; 5.9 g fat; 3.7 g saturated fat; 15 mg cholesterol; 51 mg sodium; 18 g carbohydrate; 1.6 g fiber; 6.7 g sugar; 0.9 g protein  

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash, cut side up, in a baking dish and spread butter over the top. Sprinkle brown sugar and salt over squash. Roast until squash is tender, 45–60 minutes.  

To serve, cut each acorn half in half to make 4 servings.  

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