A simple and delicious baked acorn squash recipe perfect for a cozy fall meal. The squash is roasted to tender perfection and sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and butter, making it a delightful side dish or main course.
Preparation time
10min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 acorn squash
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
Step 3
Place the squash halves cut side up in a baking dish.
Step 4
Divide the butter and brown sugar evenly among the squash halves, placing them in the cavity of each squash.
Step 5
Sprinkle the squash halves with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.