Brown Sugar Cinnamon Butternut Squash Recipes

BROWN SUGAR & CINNAMON BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Cut the butternut squash lengthwise in half. Remove the seeds (I dry the seeds on paper towels and replant them the next year)!
• 2. Lay the halves on a microwave-safe plate or baking sheet and dot with a generous amount of butter,
• 3. Sprinkle plenty of brown sugar in the center and up the neck of the squash and sprinkle with cinnamon.
• 4. Oven Directions: Place in a deep baking dish or baking sheet lined with foil and coated well with a non-stick spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes and then check for tenderness. You may need to bake another 10-20 minutes depending on the size of your squash.
• 5. Microwave Direction: The microwave is just a fast and easy alternative (and it still tastes delicious). Place in microwave and cover with a microwave cover (or you can use paper towels. I would stick toothpicks in the squash to raise the towels up enough so they don't stick to the sugar). Cook for 10 minutes and check the squash for tenderness. Cook for another 8-10 minutes or until all of the butter and sugar is melted and the squash is soft.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Combine squash, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss until squash is evenly coated. Spread squash in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, turning midway through, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with nuts.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, stir together squash, 1 cup brown sugar, the half-and-half, melted butter, eggs, salt, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and vanilla until well blended. Spoon into casserole.
• In small bowl, mix flour and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over squash mixture.
• Bake uncovered 40 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CROCK POT BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR AND CINNAMON

Steps:

• Quarter the butternut squash lengthwise, cut stem off, and scoop out seeds. Pour the apple juice into the slow cooker.
• Combine the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a cup or small bowl.
• Put two of the squash quarters, cut side up, in the slow cooker. Drizzle with about half of the butter-brown sugar mixture.
• Place the remaining two squash quarters on the first ones and drizzle with remaining butter-brown sugar mixture.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until squash is tender.