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Caramelized Roasted Butternut Squash
Learn how to prepare this easy five ingredients recipe for a buttery and caramelized roasted butternut squash. This is one of the best ways to enjoy in-season squash.
If you need a quick five ingredients recipe in your life to make it so much easier to manage, you will love this caramelized roasted butternut squash recipe. You will be able to create this beautiful dish using only butternut squash, unsalted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
The only complicated thing about this dish is prepping the squash, but I’m going to walk you through that process so you will be a master by the end of it.
How to prepare a butternut squash
Use a sharp knife to cut away the two ends of butternut squash, then cut it into two halves lengthwise.
Next, use a vegetable peeler to peel away the skin and use a spoon to scoop and remove the seeds.
Cut the squash into 1 1/2 inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
Roasting this caramelized butternut squash
Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
Add melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the butternut squash in the mixing bowl. Gently toss to coat the squash evenly. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender and begins to caramelize. Flip the squash 2-3 times while roasting to ensure it browns evenly.
Transfer the squash to a serving bowl, add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve the squash hot.
Caramelized Roasted Butternut Squash
Ingredients
- 2 medium butternut squash, about 2 kilogram (4-5 lbs) total
- 6 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 Fahrenheit (200 Celsius).
- Use a sharp knife to cut away the two ends of butternut squash, then cut it into two halves lengthwise. Next, use a vegetable peeler to peel away the skin and use a spoon to scoop and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1⁄2 inch cubes and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper into the mixing bowl. Gently toss to coat the squash evenly. Spread the squash in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender and begins to caramelize. Flip the squash 2-3 times while roasting to ensure it browns evenly.
- Transfer the squash to a serving bowl, add more salt and pepper as needed. Serve the squash hot.
Comments
I can't believe you only need five ingredients for this squash. Looks amazing, and I am sure it tastes even better. Yum!
This tastes just like my mom's!
I am crazy for butternut squash and am always looking for new ways to cook it. This is now my new favorite - it's so good, and not too sweet. Perfectly balanced - what a great recipe!
Yum! I'm always looking for different ways to enjoy butternut squash. Love how simple this is yet looks so flavorful!
I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables that my family will love and I know this caramelized roasted butternut squash will be a big hit.
The brown sugar adds an amazing flavor to the roasted butternut squash. This is a delicious veggie recipe that the family will love again and again.
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