Cinnamon butternut squash with brown sugar is a sweet way to enjoy this fall and winter side dish. Learn how to cook butternut squash with this easy recipe and you'll be impressing everyone when you serve it as a side on your Thanksgiving or holiday table. The perfect substitute for sweet potato casserole!
1large butternut squashabout 3 pounds, peeled, seeded and cut in 1-inch chunksy
4tablespoonsof buttermelted
4tablespoonsbrown sugarpacked
3/4teaspoonground cinnamon
1cuppecan halves
Dried cranberriesoptional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with nonstick spray.
Place butternut squash and pecans in a single layer onto the prepared baking sheet. Add melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Gently toss to combine.
Cover with foil and place into oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, turning once. Uncover it and turn the heat to 400. Bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the squash starts to caramelize.
Remove from the oven. Toss with dried cranberries if desired.