Beer Braised Acorn Squash

I love winter squash in any form. I tend to make it savory; not sweet. I was tired of the same o, same o, so came up w/ this. You could sub any hard squash you like i.e. butternut etc. Use any beer you want. I used cactus lime Mich Ultra

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 8 squash quarter

Ingredients

• 2  acorn squash
• 1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. Quarter squash and scoop out seeds and strings. Place in a baking dish with plenty of room around the squash. Sprinkle quarters with salt, pepper and garlic. Drizzle with olive oil. Pour beer into the bottom of the pan. Cover with foil.
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until the squash is soft. Bump up heat to 450 degrees, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until the squash is slightly browned.