Classic Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes

7. Lemon-Maple Squash

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs. butternut squash, sliced into thick wedges, seeds removed
• 4 tbsp butter
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Place sliced butternut squash into a baking dish. In a separate bowl, combine the maple syrup with ⅓ cup water, lemon zest and juice, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper, and pour over the squash. Dot with butter.
3. Bake 20 minutes, then flip the squash, and bake 25 more minutes until caramelized and tender, making sure to baste halfway through. Serve immediately.