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CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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This is a delicious butternut squash recipe from Ina Garten / The Barefoot Contessa. We really enjoy this during the holidays. It is best when the squash is cut in medium to large chunks so that the outside gets a maple-flavored crust, and the inside stays soft and delicious.

Provided by Pianolady

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)
6 -8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2-1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Cut off the ends of each butternut squash and discard.
  • Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise.
  • Using a spoon, remove the seeds.
  • Cut the squash into 1 1/4" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • With clean hands, toss all of the ingredients together and spread out in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  • Roast for 45 minutes to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize.
  • Turn the squash while roasting a few times with a spatula to be sure it browns evenly.
  • Adjust seasonings if needed.
  • Serve hot.
  • Enjoy!

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH GEMS



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I recently discovered how wonderful butternut squash fries are. So I have been experimenting with different recipes and really like this one that I created. I really enjoy this recipe creation and am pleased with the lower fat and calorie content. Hope you enjoy these little gems of deliciousness as much as I do!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lbs butternut squash (estimated weight)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar, packed (can use Splenda brown sugar if desired) (optional)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Peel squash, cut in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1" to 1 1/2" cubes (large and uniform is best), and place in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the chunks and toss them around with your hands to evenly distribute the oil.
  • Mix brown sugar, (if using) salt and pepper together and sprinkle it over the squash pieces. Toss around again to evenly distribute the seasoning. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and spread squash in a single layer.
  • Roast for 40-45 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize, turning a few times to ensure even browning. Serve.

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness in Ina Garten's Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

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