Easy Baked Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Easy Baked Butternut Squash Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 40 mins
Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces; salt and ground black pepper to taste

This baked butternut squash recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also visually appealing when served directly from its skin. Simplicity shines in this recipe, making it an ideal holiday side dish. Alternatively, peel the skin and mash the flesh for a creamy mashed butternut squash, or incorporate it into your favorite recipes for added flavor and nutrients.

Total time1 hr 40 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time1 hr 30 mins
Yield2 squash halves, 2

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Ingredients

1 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for baking.
Place the butternut squash, cut-sides down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 2 cups of water into the dish around the squash to create steam.
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, approximately 1 ½ hours. Add more water as needed to prevent the pan from drying out.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully transfer each squash half to a serving plate, cut-side up.
Generously top each half with butter, then season to taste with salt and pepper for a simple and delicious finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 281 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 10 g
Sugar Content: 11 g
Sodium Content: 65 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 60 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g