Squash With Three Toppings Recipe

Ingredients

2 whole acorn squash (about 2 pounds each)

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/3 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Halve each squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Choose one of the three toppings, above; each makes enough for 4 halves. Brush cut sides of squash halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil, depending on topping); season generously with salt and pepper.

Place halves, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until almost tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes.

Turn halves cut side up; dividing evenly, sprinkle with topping. Return to oven; continue baking until tender and browned, about 15 minutes more.

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