CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

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Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must-try!

Provided by MINKCHAN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup packed brown sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

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