Baked Acorn Squash

By á-32188

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon butter; plus more for baking sheet
• 2 medium acorn squash
• 2 tablespoon light-brown sugar
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 425°. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet.

2. Halve 2 medium acorn squash (about 1 1/2 pounds each) crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.

3. Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons light-brown sugar among halves; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.