Baked Butternut Squash

Enjoy the flavors of Autumn with this easy to prepare dish for baked butternut squash. This is also a great side dish for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

Recipe Yield: 12

Ingredients

• 2 large butternut squash, about 5 pounds
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon or allspice
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• Spray oil, as needed to lightly coat baking sheet

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350F.
• If not already prepared, remove seeds from squash and cut into lengthwise quarters or into large cubes.
• Place squash onto baking sheet that has been lightly coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon or allspice, salt and pepper. Mist squash with water or cooking spray and dust each with mixed spices.
• Bake squash 30-40 minutes until tender.
• Serve one wedge or 1/2 cup(4 ounces) cubed squash.