How to Bake Butternut Squash

How to Bake Butternut Squash

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1. 1 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 2. 1 tablespoon butter, cut into pieces 3. salt and ground black pepper to taste

Ingredients

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 1

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Place squash, cut-sides down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish

Step 2

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Pour 2 cups water into the dish around the squash halves.

Step 3

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Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours, adding more water as needed

Step 4

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Remove from the oven and transfer each half to a plate, cut-side up. Top each half with butter and season with salt and pepper.

Step 5

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Adjust the baking time if using a smaller squash. Drizzle with olive oil instead of butter, if desired.

Tips

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To serve without the skin, let squash cool slightly after removing from the oven. Carefully remove the skin with a fork

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