Easy Acorn Squash with Thyme Butter Recipe

Preparing this squash couldn't be much easier, and it makes a beautiful seasonal presentation. It's also really, really tasty.

Terry Grieco Kenny

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Yields8 servings

Ingredients

2 acorn squash (about 1 1/2 lbs each), quartered, seeded
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, divided 
1/2 tsp salt, preferably kosher or sea salt 
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 
1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

1

Heat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil or regular foil coated with nonstick spray.

2

Place squash skin-side down on prepared pan. Brush with about half of the butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

3

Roast 30 minutes or until squash is almost tender. remove from oven; brush with remaining butter and sprinkle with thyme.

4

Roast 15 minutes or until tender and light golden in spots.

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