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!
Rinse the whole butternut squash under cool water and scrub off any dirt, paying extra attention to the base of the squash near the stem. Pat dry with a towel.
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.