Roasted Brown Sugar Butternut Squash

Each year, as autumn approaches, I get so excited when I start seeing small, roadside stands popping up.  Sweet corn, potatoes, squash, and so many more goodies.  While I do buy these things year-round from the store, there is just something about the flavors of homegrown produce that I can't pass up.  

Roasted Brown Sugar Butternut squash is definitely a dish that I make several times throughout the fall.  First of all, it is so easy.  But even more importantly, it is absolutely delicious!  Check out my yummy recipe below for Roasted Brown Sugar Butternut Squash and get ready to fall in love!

Ingredients for Roasted Brown Sugar Butternut Squash:

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 ½ tsp salt, divided
• ½ tsp black pepper, divided
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup brown sugar

Directions for Roasted Brown Sugar Butternut Squash:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Slice butternut squash in half, lengthwise.
3. Scoop out guts and seeds.
4. Drizzle squash with olive oil, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp pepper.
5. Place squash face down on a greased sheet pan and bake for 45 minutes or until squash is tender.
6. Allow squash to cool a bit before scooping insides out into a large dish.
7. Add butter, brown sugar, and remaining salt and pepper.
8. Mix well, serve, and enjoy!