Crunchy Butternut Squash Fries

Ingredients

• 1 medium butternut squash
• 1 cup cornflake crumbs
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 425°F.

2. 2

   Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Microwave squash on HIGH for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Cut squash in half length and scoop out the seeds. Peel squash with vegetable peeler. Cut into quarters. Cut quarters into 4x3/4-inch sticks.

4. 4

   Mix together the cornflake crumbs and the seasoned salt in a shallow dish. Pour the maple syrup into a second shallow dish. Dip the squash sticks into syrup and then coat crumb mixture. Place coated sticks in a single layer on a prepared pan.

5. 5

   Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until squash sticks are fork tender.