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Baked Brown Sugar Squash Recipe

This irresistible Baked Brown Sugar Squash recipe is the ultimate comfort food side dish! Perfectly sweet and tender squash halves, baked to golden perfection with a hint of cinnamon, are the ideal complement to your favorite fall or winter meals. Imagine this alongside juicy meatloaf and fluffy baked potatoes – a complete, hearty, and effortlessly delicious meal! All three bake simultaneously for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 292 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Baked Brown Sugar Squash

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How to Make Baked Brown Sugar Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut a butternut squash (about 2 pounds) lengthwise in half and remove seeds.
  3. Place squash halves cut-side up in an 11x7-inch baking dish.
  4. Dot each squash half with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  5. Evenly sprinkle 2 tablespoons of packed light brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon over each squash half.
  6. Add 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is caramelized and tender.
  10. Serve warm, optionally with extra brown sugar sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

105g

Fat

36g

Carbs

16g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Low Protein 5 Ingredients Or Less Side Dishes Vegetables Oven Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Calorie Low In Something Equipment 4 Hours Or Less