Description
Bourbon and cinnamon roasted butternut squash is a warm and comforting dish that combines sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash.
- In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, bourbon, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cubed squash to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for brown sugar for a different sweetness.
- Use a different squash variety like acorn or pumpkin if preferred.
- Adjust bourbon amount based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bourbon, cinnamon, roasted, butternut squash, comfort food