QUICK Tip Please! Bake Butternut?

Purses · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:19 PM

Hi!
I have butternut squash in the oven. I cut it in half, scooped out the seeds and I'm trying to bake it. At what temperature should it cook at and for how long?

suretobuy · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:32 PM

I'd put it on greased foil and bake it at 400-425 for about 30-45 minutes, or till it is soft. If you want it to caramelize a bit, brush some oil on the cut edges and place down on foil.

Purses · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by suretobuy

I'd put it on greased foil and bake it at 400-425 for about 30-45 minutes, or till it is soft. If you want it to caramelize a bit, brush some oil on the cut edges and place down on foil.

You saved me!!!

I had it facing up so that the skin was at the bottom. As soon as I saw your post, I got my oil out, poured some on the pan and turned it over. My mother used to make this and I didn't like it when it was mushy. Can the squash be slightly on the harder side?

suretobuy · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Purses

You saved me!!!

I had it facing up so that the skin was at the bottom. As soon as I saw your post, I got my oil out, poured some on the pan and turned it over. My mother used to make this and I didn't like it when it was mushy. Can the squash be slightly on the harder side?

Oh yes, definitely just check it with a knife or something and bake it till it's as soft/hard as you like....I like it soft, so I tend to bake longer.

Purses · Aug 27th, 2008, 08:50 PM

Thank you so much for helping me out on this.

MadAboutShoe · Aug 28th, 2008, 04:21 AM

I find that butter works a little better with butternut squash if you aren't concerned about the calories or cholesterol. Brown sugar might be a nice touch too.

The last time I made it, I seem to remember doing 450 in the oven. You really want the caramelization. It's delicious

suretobuy · Aug 28th, 2008, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MadAboutShoe

I find that butter works a little better with butternut squash if you aren't concerned about the calories or cholesterol. Brown sugar might be a nice touch too.

The last time I made it, I seem to remember doing 450 in the oven. You really want the caramelization. It's delicious

Yes, for caramalization 400 is too low, it would have to be minimum 425. If I just want it to cook till soft, I use 400.

Purses · Aug 28th, 2008, 09:34 PM

I ate it yesterday it was so tasty! I plan to have it more often

IntlSet · Aug 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Wait, so you cut it in half and place it *cut-side down*? I'm so dense...

Thanks!

suretobuy · Aug 29th, 2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by IntlSet

Wait, so you cut it in half and place it *cut-side down*? I'm so dense...

Thanks!

Yes, cut side down. If you put any sugar on it, it should be cut side facing up or the sugar will burn.

pidgeon92 · Aug 29th, 2008, 11:22 PM

I prefer to chop it in cubes, more carmelization that way...

...and I always roast the seeds, either in the oven, or on the stovetop, they are wonderful for snacking.

Aug 27th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#1
Purses Member	QUICK Tip Please! Bake Butternut? Hi! I have butternut squash in the oven. I cut it in half, scooped out the seeds and I'm trying to bake it. At what temperature should it cook at and for how long?

Aug 28th, 2008, 04:21 AM	#6
MadAboutShoe Member Location: Los Angeles	I find that butter works a little better with butternut squash if you aren't concerned about the calories or cholesterol. Brown sugar might be a nice touch too. The last time I made it, I seem to remember doing 450 in the oven. You really want the caramelization. It's delicious __________________ Instead of Mad About You: Mad About Shoe! "Come and give me a kiss baby. No tongue!" "Funyuns Marie!"

Aug 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#9
IntlSet Bonjour! Location: Chicago	Wait, so you cut it in half and place it cut-side down? I'm so dense... Thanks! __________________ http://drinkmorechampagne.wordpress.com/

Aug 27th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#2
suretobuy Call me Maddie Location: South of Canada	I'd put it on greased foil and bake it at 400-425 for about 30-45 minutes, or till it is soft. If you want it to caramelize a bit, brush some oil on the cut edges and place down on foil.

Aug 27th, 2008, 08:50 PM	#5
Purses Member	Thank you so much for helping me out on this.

Aug 28th, 2008, 09:34 PM	#8
Purses Member	I ate it yesterday it was so tasty! I plan to have it more often

Aug 29th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#11
pidgeon92 Member Location: Waukegan, IL	I prefer to chop it in cubes, more carmelization that way... ...and I always roast the seeds, either in the oven, or on the stovetop, they are wonderful for snacking.