Baked Winter Squash

Name: Baked Winter Squash
Ingredients: 1 medium Winter Squash (Butternut, Acorn, or similar) (About 2-3 pounds); 2 tablespoons Butter; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

A simple recipe for baking winter squash, mashing it, and seasoning with butter, salt, and pepper.

Ingredients

1 medium Winter Squash (Butternut, Acorn, or similar) (About 2-3 pounds)
2 tablespoons Butter
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

1Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and stringy portion from the center of each half using a spoon.
2Place the squash halves, cut-side up, in a baking pan. Add about 1/2 inch of water to the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake for 2 hours, or until the squash is very soft and easily pierced with a fork.
3Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly. Scoop the flesh out of the shell and place it in a bowl. Mash the squash with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Stir in the butter, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.