Butternut Squash

Squatter Nutbash

For any of you who watch Friends, that is a great reference. Last week during my bargain grocery shopping I found Butternut Squash for 89¢. Now I have no idea how what to do with a butternut squash but for less than a dollar I figured I'd give it a try. I found a recipe from the Food Network that sounded good and I whipped up a batch.

First, cut both ends off of your squash. Next use a vegetable peeler and peel the skin off of the entire thing. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the inside seeds. 

Now dice squash into bite sized pieces and place on baking sheet (with sides! Do not use a flat baking sheet)

Toss with butter, brown sugar, and a dash of salt and pepper. Cook at 400 degrees for about an hour, flipping veggies every 20 minutes.

Let cook slightly on baking sheet before serving to let the brown sugar sauce cool down and stick to the squash.

Serve and watch it disappear. 

If you have read some of my previous posts you know I have given up sweets. This squash really does taste like candy and it was able to curb my craving last night. Well that and making John eat the rest of the apple crisp before I could get my hands on it!! Bon Appétit!