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Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash

Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash blends roasted acorn squash with butter, brown sugar, and a whisper of cinnamon for a cozy, autumnal side. The mash is velvety and lightly sweet with warm spice notes, perfect alongside holiday roasts or fall weeknight dinners. Simple ingredients let the natural squash flavor shine.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook1 hr
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Arrange the acorn squash, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip the squash, sprinkle cinnamon into the centers, and dot with butter.

  5. 5

    Continue baking until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.

  6. 6

    Scoop the squash flesh into a large bowl; stir in the salt and brown sugar until evenly combined.