Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash

Buttery mashed acorn squash with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and cinnamon is a nice addition to Thanksgiving dinner.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 203 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch brown sugar
• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 0.25 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place acorn squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash and sprinkle cinnamon into the center and dot with butter. Continue baking until flesh can be easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.

Step 3

Scoop flesh into a bowl and mix in brown sugar until evenly combined.