Brown Sugar Roasted Butternut Squash
A simple yet delicious side dish featuring caramelized butternut squash coated in brown sugar and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 2–3 lbs)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prep the butternut squash by peeling, halving, and cubing it.
- Combine the squash with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Spread the squash evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Check for doneness; it should be fork-tender and golden-brown.
- Serve and enjoy the delightful aroma and flavors!
Notes
You can add nuts or cheese for extra flavor and texture. Leftovers can be added to salads or soups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, side dish, roasted vegetables