Baked Maple and Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Recipe

Name: Baked Maple and Brown Sugar Butternut Squash Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 2 pounds butternut squash, about 1 medium squash; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; Salt, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

A tender baked butternut squash dish, subtly sweet with maple and brown sugar, making a delightful spiced vegetable side.

⭐ 4.3 (124 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 45 minTotal: 60 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F and spray a baking sheet.
Peel the squash, remove seeds, and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch cubes.
In a bowl, combine the cubed squash with a melted mixture of maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and nutmeg.
Spread the squash on the baking sheet, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil, stir the squash, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until tender.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 177 kcal

Carbohydrate: 33 g

Cholesterol: 15 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 4 g

Sodium: 108 mg

Sugar: 19 g

Fat: 6 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g