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Candied Acorn Squash Slices

Name: Candied Acorn Squash Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.

Makes

6 servings

This acorn squash recipe was passed down to me from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. Now I make it whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas

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Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes.
Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

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