Baked Butternut Squash

This is the only Squash recipe my husband and I like.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (2 lb)  butternut squash (about 2 pounds)
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 6  teaspoons brown sugar, divided

Directions

1. Cut squash in half lenghtwise; discard seeds.
2. Brush squash with butter.
3. Combine the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper; sprinkle over squash halves.
4. Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar in each half.
5. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over cut sides of squash.
6. Place in an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F. for 40 minutes.
8. Uncover; bake 15-25 minutes longer until squash is tender.