Description
Roasted Acorn Squash with Honey Butter is a delicious and irresistible dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with rich honey butter, making it a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and scoop out the seeds.
- Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
- Melt the butter and mix it with honey, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the honey butter mixture over the cut sides of the squash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle cinnamon or nutmeg on top before baking.
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Roasted Acorn Squash, Honey Butter, Side Dish, Fall Recipe