Skip to main content

Glazed Squash

A simple, 3-ingredient recipe for any type of winter squash.
Kid friendly
Baked crescent shaped acorn squash slices sprinkled with seasoning.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Makes: 3 Cups
Nutrition Facts: View label

Ingredients

2 pounds winter squash (try acorn, butternut, delicata or others)
3 Tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly grease the foil.
  4. Rinse the squash, cut in half and scoop out seeds. Cut squash into 1-inch thick slices and lay on baking sheet.
  5. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and pepper. Sprinkle squash with half the seasoning mixture.
  6. Bake until sugar has melted, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn squash slices over. Sprinkle remaining seasoning mixture over squash and return to the oven. Bake until squash is tender, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.
  7. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes

  • Try adding other seasonings such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne or cumin.

Comments

Comments from the volunteer team: Very nice. Sweet and tasty. Surprisingly good. Good (2x). Yum (2x).

You might also like...

Recipes A to Z (without photos)

Peanutty Stew
Medium bowl of vegetable and peanut soup on a plate served with crackers.

Peanutty Stew

A hearty and satisfying stew with filling whole grains, flavorful veggies and crunchy nuts.
Prepare:
15 minutes
Cook:
30 minutes
Makes:
8 cups
Bell Pepper Smoothie
Creamy and purple Bell Pepper Smoothie is displayed in a glass.

Bell Pepper Smoothie

This kid-approved smoothie combines veggies with sweet berries and pineapple. A tasty way to add more veggies to your meals!
Prepare:
5 minutes
Makes:
4 cups
Favorite Carrot Soup
Bowls of smooth carrot soup on serving plates.

Favorite Carrot Soup

A healthy and smooth vegetable soup.
Prepare:
20 minutes
Cook:
1 hour
Makes:
10 cups
Salsa Chicken
Large bowl of shredded chicken covered in salsa and served over rice.

Salsa Chicken

Shredded chicken has never been easier to prepare and have on hand. Make an endless number of go-to meals from two simple ingredients and a slow cooker.
Prepare:
5 minutes
Cook:
6 to 8 hours
Makes:
6 cups
Skillet Granola
Bowl of rolled oats and raisins served with milk and strawberries.

Skillet Granola

This simple granola recipe combines oats, chewy raisins, crunchy seeds and a touch of sweet honey.
Prepare:
10 minutes
Cook:
10 minutes
Makes:
5 cups
Carrot Raisin Salad
Photo of Carrot Raisin Salad

Carrot Raisin Salad

Quick and easy side dish with a creamy and flavorful dressing. Only 4 ingredients and ready in 15 minutes!
Prepare:
15 minutes
Makes:
2 ½ Cups
Was this page helpful to you?
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.