Description
This easy Brown Sugar Glazed Roasted Butternut Squash recipe is pure fall flavor! Caramelized, tender, and slightly crisp, it’s a crowd-pleasing side dish with cozy cinnamon spice and a rich sweet glaze. Simple to prep and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
2–3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: fresh herbs, maple syrup, chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, toss squash cubes with olive oil or melted butter until well coated.
3. Add brown sugar, cinnamon (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Spread squash in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Roast for 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are caramelized and squash is tender.
6. (Optional) Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for extra browning. Watch closely to prevent burning.
7. Serve warm, garnished as desired.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan to allow caramelization.
Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different sweetness.
Try adding nutmeg or ginger for spice variation.
Can be made ahead and reheated in oven before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: Fall
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brown sugar butternut squash, glazed roasted squash, fall side dish