Roasted Butternut Squash in Brown Butter and Nutmeg

Ingredients

• 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and seeded (about 1 large one)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons salted butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or fresh nutmeg, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Cut peeled and seeded squash into 1-inch cubes.

3. 3

   Spray a baking sheet or dish with nonstick cooking spray.

4. 4

   Place squash on baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.

5. 5

   Toss to coat and arrange in a single layer.

6. 6

   Bake for 45 minutes, or until very tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally.

7. 7

   Transfer to serving dish or bowl.

8. 8

   Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-low heat, until butter turns a nut-colored brown, about 4 minutes only-- don't burn it!

9. 9

   Pour over squash, toss to coat, and sprinkle with nutmeg.

10. 10

    Serve hot.