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Slow Cooked Sugared Butternut Recipe

Transform ordinary butternut squash into an irresistible sweet and savory side dish that tastes like dessert! This slow-cooked recipe brings out the squash's natural sweetness with a touch of brown sugar, warming cinnamon, and plump raisins. Perfect as a unique Thanksgiving side, holiday treat, or a cozy weeknight addition to your dinner table.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 370 mins
Calories 805.4 kcal
Protein 21g
Rating 3.3 (6 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Slow Cooked Sugared Butternut

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How to Make Slow Cooked Sugared Butternut

  1. Preheat your slow cooker.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Cut butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and stringy fibers.
  4. Peel the squash halves and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the slow cooker.
  6. Add the butternut squash cubes to the slow cooker.
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup raisins evenly over the squash.
  8. Gently toss to coat the squash cubes in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
  9. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the squash is tender and caramelized.
  10. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

222g

Fat

74g

Carbs

52g

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