Butternut squash

LaurnWhit

How do you cook it? With water in the bottom? Without water? cut part facing up or down?

Thanks!

Aeriel

I microwave it, cut in half, in a covered dish, cut side down with a little bit of water. Time depends on how big it is but usually about 10 minutes on high for average size. Scoop out and eat! Usually plain for me or a tiny bit of butter.

bethrs

I cut it in half, scrape out seeds, then put it cut down in some water in a microwave casserole dish (I'm lazy, you could use the oven too), poke some holes in it (much like a baked potato) and zap it for a good 10 minutes or so. Then I put some butter/margarine on it and eat it.

Hope that helps.

Toffypie

Cut it in cubes, wrap it in tin foil and bake it.

JanerZzz

I usually bake mine, cut face down with a little bit of water. If you add brown sugar or maple syrup to it, it's DELISH!

LaurnWhit

Wow, never thought of microwaving it but I'll try tonight! Thanks so much ladies!

MOMvsFOOD

If you want an arm workout, peel, cut in half, remove seeds and cube.

LoserCruiser

I cut it in half and put the cut side down in a cake pan with about 1.5 inches of water and cover with tinfoil. I like the "baked" taste!

WildFlower7

If you want an arm workout, peel, cut in half, remove seeds and cube.

HAHA What she said ^....I made some Butternut Squash fries this week and those were so good, basically the same idea, skinned, cut in half, removed seeds, cut like fries baked on a cookie sheet that I sprayed with olive oil Pam and put a teenie bit of water on. 20mins cut side down then flipped, and baked for another 20min at 350....yummmmmyyyy, I even threw some whole green beans on there too, delish!

Minnie_Moo

I peel it, cut into cubes, boil it, mash it and spray with some I Can't Believe It's Not Butter. My family loves it that way

bossmodehan

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Kkmama

I love butternut squash! I make it into a soup!
Cut in half, de-seed, place cut side down and bake for about an hour or so. Let cool. Saute onions and garlic. Take a carton of chicken broth. Puree. Add in a can of beer and sprinkle with cheese. Yum!

It's also great grilled on the bbq with other veggies.

morganadk2_deleted

If you want an arm workout, peel, cut in half, remove seeds and cube.

that made me laugh! i know exactly what you mean but it is worth the effort!

CanToGirl

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cjnorman

If you want an arm workout, peel, cut in half, remove seeds and cube.

HAHA What she said ^....I made some Butternut Squash fries this week and those were so good, basically the same idea, skinned, cut in half, removed seeds, cut like fries baked on a cookie sheet that I sprayed with olive oil Pam and put a teenie bit of water on. 20mins cut side down then flipped, and baked for another 20min at 350....yummmmmyyyy, I even threw some whole green beans on there too, delish!

I microwave my fries for 2 or 3 minutes to bring the starches to the surface and remove some of the moisture. Helps to make the fries a little crisper when they are baked in the oven. I also bake them at around 400F because they are already some what cooked.