Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash

This buttery mashed acorn squash with a hint of sweetness from brown sugar and cinnamon is a delicious side dish 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 the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Place acorn squash, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Scoop squash flesh into a large bowl. Mix in brown sugar until evenly combined.