How to Cook Buttercup Squash

Buttercup squash is a versatile vegetable, and can be used in many different dishes, or eaten alone.

Buttercup squash is one of a variety of winter squashes, and they grow to about 5 lbs. in size. Even though they are winter squash, you should be able to find them available all year around. f you purchase these squash in a store, you will likely only be able to purchase a section of squash. There are many methods of cooking a buttercup squash, but the most common method is baking. Does this Spark an idea?

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Deep baking dish
Sharp knife
Large spoon
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. butter
Salt and pepper

Instructions

- 1
  
  Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F.
- 2
  
  Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler or sharp knife. Take care, as the outer shell can be difficult to peel.
- 3
  
  Cut the squash in half lengthwise and clear the center of seeds and pulp with a large spoon.
- 4
  
  Pour a small amount of water in a deep baking dish and lay the squash in the pan cut side down.
- 5
  
  Bake for approximately 30 to 45 minutes, or until a fork slides in and out easily.
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  Remove from the oven and sprinkle with brown sugar and butter mixture, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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