Acorn squash is baked with just butter and brown sugar until perfectly soft and tender, sweet, and buttery for a deliciously easy fall side dish.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
60 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
189 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Remove squash from the oven and transfer one squash half, cut-side up, to a deep baking dish. Spoon butter and brown sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, over top to seal.
Step 3
Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.
Step 5
Serve hot and enjoy!
Step 6
Place squash halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh begins to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes.