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Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash

Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash brings out the vegetable’s natural sweetness, with buttery richness and a hint of peppery warmth. It’s simple yet elegant, perfect for holiday spreads or any cozy dinner where a caramelized, tender side dish shines. Serve it right in the skin for rustic appeal and pure squash flavor.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr 30 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Oven-Roasted Butternut Squash
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Set the squash, cut-sides down, in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour 2 cups water into the dish around the squash.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Remove from the oven; move each half to a plate, cut-side up.

  5. 5

    Top each half with butter and season with salt and pepper.