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Acorn Squash

Writer's picture: Tedd LongTedd Long

Updated: Jan 20

A Fall and Winter Favorite.


Ingredients

Acorn squash

salted butter

brown sugar

salt

pepper


Instructions

Cut each squash down the center lengthwise, you don’t want to cut them in half widthwise, leaving a top and a bottom otherwise they are odd to cook that way.


Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and strings until the center is completely cleaned out. Sprinkle with salt.


Position the squash with the cut side facing down on a shallow baking sheet and add sufficient water to cover the sides of the squash. I use quite a bit of water since it helps soften the flesh of the squash as it evaporates.


Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, until they are soft.


Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place it on top of the stove. Use a spatula to turn the squash halves over so they are resting cut side up.


Turn on the broiler in your oven.


Place a quarter stick of butter (2 tablespoons) in the center of each half of squash. If you are going for sweet, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.


Return to the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, melting the butter/sugar, browning the edges slightly. Enjoy!


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