Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1mediumacorn squash, halved and seeded

  • 2tablespoonsbrown sugar

  • 1tablespoonbutter

Cooking Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Place acorn squash halves cut-side down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh begins to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes.

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  4. Remove squash from the oven and transfer one squash half, cut-side up, to a deep baking dish. Spoon butter and brown sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, over top to seal.

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  5. Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes.

  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe2
Calories189
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
6g
8%
Saturated Fat
4g
19%
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
51mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
13%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
18g
Protein
2g
4%
Vitamin C
24mg
26%
Calcium
84mg
6%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
768mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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