Oven roasting butternut squash is one of the easiest way to prepare this Fall squash! This side dish is so easy to prepare – simply cut butternut squash lengthwise, remove seed, season and bake!
Cut butternut squash lengthwise and remove seeds. (See pictures in post for directions on how to cut a whole butternut squash)
Place butternut squash skin side down, face side up on a baking dish or baking sheet.
Brush the top of butternut squash with olive oil.
Sprinkle with salt, black pepper (optional) and brown sugar.
Bake for 45 - 60 minute. If butternut squash is small, check at the 40 minute mark. Butternut squash is ready when it is soft can be easily pierced with a fork.