Food QUICK Tip Please! Bake Butternut?

[Purses]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Thank you so much for helping me out on this.

 

[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

 

[suretobuy]

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]

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

 

[IntlSet]

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

Thanks!

 

[suretobuy]

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]

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.