SWEET AND YUMMY MASHED ACORN SQUASH

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If you're having trouble trying to find something to do with the acorn squash in your refrigerator, this sweet side is perfect for kids and for adults too! If you would like some more cinnamon or brown sugar, feel free to add some more.

Provided by Chloe

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 pinch ground cinnamon
ΒΌ cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place acorn squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash and sprinkle cinnamon into the center and dot with butter. Continue baking until flesh can be easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.
  • Scoop flesh into a bowl and mix in brown sugar until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1252.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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