Oven Roasted Butternut Squash

When it comes to side dishes, oven-roasted butternut squash is a true standout. With its lightly sweet and savory flavor profile, this dish brings a delightful warmth to your table—perfect for everything from cozy weeknight dinners to festive holiday feasts. The secret? A touch of brown sugar, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and the magic of roasting that transforms humble squash into golden, caramelized perfection.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy side, quick recipe, rice recipe, sidedish, squash

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 91kcal

Equipment

1 Roasting pan
1 Cutting board
1 Knife
1 Measuring spoons
1 Measuring cups

Ingredients

4 cups Butternut squash peeled, cleaned, diced
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Brown sugar
½ tsp Cinnamon
1 Salt & Pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Peel and dice the butternut squash into bite sized pieces.
Place 2 tbsp olive oil on the baking sheet.
Place the squash on the baking sheet and toss in the olive oil. Sprinkle on the brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
Place in the oven and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring or flipping halfway through the baking time. The butternut squash is done when the pieces are fork tender.
Let it cool slightly before serving.

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