Sugar-and-Spice Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2 large acorn squash (about 2 pounds each)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 1/4 cup light butter, melted
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

1. Cut each acorn squash into quarters lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Sprinkle squash evenly with salt and pepper. Place, cut sides down, on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
2. Bake at 400° for 45 minutes or until squash is tender.
3. Combine butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Turn squash, cut sides up, on baking sheet; sprinkle evenly with butter mixture. Bake 5 to 7 more minutes or until brown.