Honey Butter Roasted Acorn Squash: A Sweet Delight!
Honey Butter Roasted Acorn Squash is a delicious and sweet side dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with a rich honey butter glaze, perfect for fall and winter meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes, halved and seeded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, honey, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with the honey butter mixture.
- Place the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Remove from the oven and brush with additional honey butter before serving.
Notes
- For a caramelized finish, broil the squash for an additional 2-3 minutes after baking.
- Can be served as a side dish or a light dessert.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of acorn squash
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg