Buttercup Squash Recipes Baked

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until completely coated. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until the squash is tender and browned on the edges, 35 to 45 minutes.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425°F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and fibers and discard.
• Place squash in an ungreased 13x9-inch baking dish.
• Cover tightly with foil.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Cool for 10-15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temp to 375°F.
• Scoop out flesh of squash, leaving about 1/4 inch thick shell and set shells aside for now.
• Place flesh of squash in a medium bowl.
• Add sour cream, salt, nutmeg and nuts if using, mix until smooth.
• Fill each shell with the squash mixture.
• Sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
• Place filled shells in baking dish.
• Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the butter, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until completely coated. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until the squash is just tender and beginning to brown on the edges, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the squash from the oven, drizzle with the maple syrup and toss to coat. Continue to roast until the squash is tender and browned all over and the syrup is beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut squash in half and scrape out the seeds & pulp.
• Place squash cut side down on an aluminum foil lined rimmed baking pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove squash from oven and turn over.
• Put half of the butter and spices in each squash half.
• Return to the oven and bake another 20 minutes or until the squash is tender and can be easily pricked with a toothpick.
• Serve.
• (I usually "mash" the inside of my half to mix the spices throughout the flesh once it is on my plate).

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Combine olive oil, parsley, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add butternut squash pieces and toss to coat. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft, about 15 minutes. Turn squash pieces and bake 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.