Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash
• 1 tablespoon butter, more to taste
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F/200 degrees C.
2. Halve the squash lengthwise and lay, face-down on a baking sheet. Bake until the flesh of the squash is completely soft, about 30 minutes. Remove and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with butter to taste. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.