Master Recipe Baked Squash Food

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place squash, cut sides down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Pour water into dish around squash halves.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the skin with a fork; it should be very easy to remove. Top squash halves with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.

CRISPY OVEN BAKED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
• Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
• Thinly slice the squash and place in a bowl of water.
• Combine the cornmeal, breadcrumbs, parmesan and spices in a bowl and mix well.
• Dip each squash slice in the breading and turn so they are evenly coated.
• Place in a single layer on a baking sheet.
• Bake 15 minutes and check, if the squash is beginning to brown slightly and begin to crisp turn the squash and bake 10-15 minutes more until crispy. If after 15 minutes if the squash is NOT beginning to brown and crisp bake another 5-7 minutes and check again.
• Remove from the oven when both sides of the squash is crispy and the moisture has evaporated. Note: the thickness of your squash slices will determine cooking time, that is why the cooking time can vary for this recipe.

ROASTED BUTTERCUP SQUASH

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the squash with the oil, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until completely coated. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until the squash is tender and browned on the edges, 35 to 45 minutes.