Baked Butternut Squash caramelized with butter and sugar is a favorite side dishes that I look forward to every fall. It makes a terrific side for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners or anytime.
Pre-cut butternut squash helps make this really quick to prepare. Place the cubed squash onto a parchment lined, baking sheet. Drizzle the squash with the melted butter and brown sugar. Lightly season, mix to combine, evenly spread out onto prepared pan, then bake.
Whole butternut squash: Peel a whole squash, then cut up into cubes. Here is a “how to” video from Cook’s Kitchen on how to easily do that: How to Peel and Cut Butternut Squash | Cook’s Illustrated
Make Ahead: This can be prepared a day or two ahead of time, stored covered in the refrigerator. Reheat and serve.
Variations
- Nuts – Add chopped pecans or walnuts after baking.
- Sweetener – Substitute the brown sugar, by using 2 tablespoons of honey, agave or maple syrup.
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Baked Butternut Squash
Equipment
- baking sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash, cut up into cubes
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar maple syrup, honey, or agave
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- dash black pepper, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Place the cubed squash onto a parchment line, ridged baking sheet.
- Drizzle with the melted butter and brown sugar. Lightly season, mix to combine, spread out evenly onto prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated 400 degree F oven for 30-45 minutes, turning with a spatula halfway through the cooking time. Serve or refrigerate for latter.
