Baked Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar

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Acorn squash is an absolute comfort food when baked with butter and brown sugar. It's so GOOD!

Baked Acorn Squash with Butter and Brown Sugar

Ingredients:

• 1 medium acorn squash
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Salt (optional)
• Ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2. Prepare the Squash:
3. • Wash the acorn squash thoroughly.
   • Carefully cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tip. Use a sturdy knife and take your time to ensure safety.
   • Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of each half using a spoon.
4. Prepare the Baking Dish:
5. • Place the squash halves cut side up in a baking dish. If the halves are wobbly, you can trim a small slice off the bottom to make them sit flat.
6. Rub with Butter:
7. • Take the softened butter and rub it all over the cut side and inner cavity of each squash half.
8. Sprinkle with Brown Sugar:
9. • Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over inner cavity of each squash half.
   • If desired, sprinkle a pinch of salt and a dash of ground cinnamon over the butter and sugar for added flavor.
10. Bake the Squash:
11. • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil to keep the squash moist.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
12. Serve:
13. • Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
    • Enjoy the warm, sweet, and buttery flavors of the baked acorn squash.