Roasted Winter Squash With Browned Butter and Sage

Submitted by gailanng

"You've guessed it...another browned butter recipe. I just can't help myself. Should be categorized as dessert."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 1 squash

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium winter squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (butternut, acorn, etc.)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 medium fresh sage leaves, sliced thin
• salt & fresh ground pepper
• brown sugar

directions

1. Adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Brush the oil on the foil and the cut sides of the squash. Place squash halves face down.
4. Roast until a skewer inserted in the squash meets no resistance, about 40-50 minutes.
5. When the squash is almost done, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
6. Add the sage and cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.
7. Remove the squash from the oven and turn cut-side up and season with salt and pepper.
8. Drizzle or brush with the sage butter sauce and sprinkle with brown sugar. Serve immediately.