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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Author: Southern Made Simple

Ingredients

  • 3 cups butternut squash - cubed
  • 2 1/2 Tbs dark brown sugar - packed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 Tbs melted butter

Instructions

  • Peel skin off of each butternut squash and cut open lengthwise.
  • Using a spoon, scoop out all seeds and set aside.
  • Using a sturdy knife, carefully cube the butternut squash into roughly 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick pieces
  • Heat oven to 425 F
  • In a large bowl, melt butter and whisk in all remaining ingredients
  • Toss in cubed butternut squash and stir until well coated
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray
  • Pour butternut squash out onto pan and spread out thoroughly
  • Bake for 30 minutes, making sure to stir contents around with a spatula to prevent scorching halfway through cook time
  • Serve immediately
  • Enjoy!

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