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Categories: American Classics, Christmas, Comfort Food, Dinner, Fall, Kid Friendly, Side Dishes, Sunday Dinner, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Week Nights, Weekend Fun, Winter Warmth
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Tags: Acorn Squash, American Classics, Baked Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Butter, Chopped Pecans, Christmas, Comfort Food, Dinner, Fall, Kid Friendly, Kosher Salt, Pepper, Side Dishes, Sunday Dinner, Thanksgiving, Vegetables, Victoria Hart Glavin, Victoria's Baked Acorn Squash, Week Nights, Weekend Fun, Winter Warmth
Baked Acorn Squash
Baked acorn squash is so easy to make and delicious to eat. A true fall comfort food.
INGREDIENTS
1 Acorn Squash
6 Teaspoons Butter
1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
Chopped Pecans (Optional)
Preheat your oven to 350° F. Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and strings. Place in a baking dish with the cut side up. Add a little water to the bottom of the baking dish. Place 3 teaspoons of butter on each half. Salt & pepper each half. Finish off with sprinkling each with the brown sugar and chopped pecans. Bake for 45 minutes until tender. Remove from the oven and serve hot. Serves 2
