5 from 22 votes
Baked Butternut Squash
Baked Butternut Squash is prepared by halving and seeding the squash, then brushing it with melted butter and topping with brown sugar and cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. The squash is roasted cut-side up until tender, resulting in a sweet and warmly spiced side dish with a soft texture. Salt is added to finish, enhancing the natural sweetness. This recipe highlights simple roasting for a naturally sweet and comforting vegetable side.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
4
Calories:
125 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash 2.5-3.5 pounds
- ¼ cup butter melted, salted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Brush the inside of the squash with the melted butter. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon (or pie spice).
- Place the squash on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes or until tender when poked with a fork.
- Sprinkle with salt. Serve by slicing or mashing with butter.
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Notes
- Microwave the squash briefly to soften if hard to cut before roasting.
- Adjust baking time for larger squash to ensure tenderness.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 15 minutes for extra flavor and crunch.
- Store leftovers in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Microwaving the squash before baking shortens the cooking time.
Nutrition Information
Calories
125
(6%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
384mg
(16%)
Potassium
15mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
11mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 125 | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 384mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.