Caramelized Butternut Squash
Caramelized butternut squash transforms a classic fall squash into a candy like side dish that brings a little something special to any plate.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, cubed
- 4 tablespoons of butter, melted
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- Peel a large butternut squash, remove the seeds and cut it into 1 inch cubes
- Place the butternut squash cubes into a large bowl, add 4 tablespoons of melted butter into the bowl and toss until all of the cubes are well coated
- Add 1/3 cup of brown sugar and toss to combine
- Transfer the butter and brown sugar coated butternut squash cubes onto a parchment lined or non-stick baking sheet
- Optionally: sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon evenly over the entire baking sheet
- Bake the butternut squash cubes on the center rack of a 375 degree oven for 45-50 minutes, flipping every 15 minutes
- Allow the caramelized butternut squash to cool slightly before serving