Baked Acorn Squash with Cocoa Butter

Baked Acorn Squash with Cocoa Butter

A cozy bite of autumn sweetness. This is fall comfort food with a fiery twist. Tender roasted acorn squash meets a velvety butter blend spiked with smoky cocoa, warm spice, and just a hint of sweetness. It’s nostalgic, surprising, and totally spoon-worthy.

Serve it with: Roasted meats, grain bowls, or let it shine solo as a decadent seasonal side.

Category: Main Course | Cuisine: American Fusion

Servings: 4 | Steps: 7

Ingredients

2 acorn squash
6 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional if you like sweeter)
water
1 packet Zestify Cocoa Canto seasoning Add To Cart

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
2. Mix butter, Cocoa Canto, and brown sugar (if adding) until well mixed.
3. Cut squash in half and scrap out seeds and stringy bits.
4. Place the squash halves cut side down in a roasting pan with about a ½ inch of water.
5. Bake for 30-45 minutes.
6. Remove and spread with butter mix.
7. Turn up heat to 450 or broil for 5 mintues.