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Sweet and Savory Mashed Acorn Squash

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PREP TIME
10 min
COOKING TIME
60 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Sweet and Savory Mashed Acorn Squash
Ingredients
  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pinch brown sugar
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to a scorching 400 degrees Fahrenheit, or 200 degrees Celsius. Position the acorn squash on a baking sheet with its cut side facing downwards.
2
Then, place the squash in the oven and bake for a full 30 minutes. Next, carefully flip the squash over and sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon into its center. Dot the top with butter to add an extra layer of flavor.
3
After this, continue baking until the flesh can be easily pierced with a fork. This should take an additional 30 minutes, bringing your total baking time to one hour.
4
Once the squash is tender, remove it from the oven and scoop out its flesh into a bowl. Mix in an equal amount of brown sugar until it is evenly combined with the squash's tender flesh.