Jimmy’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side

Check out the receipe for Jimmy Buffett’s favorite side on Thanksgiving, roasted acorn squash.

Ingredients:

2 acorn or dumpling squash, about 1 pound each

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Extra-virgin olive oil, optional

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 tablespoons amaretto

8 fresh sage leaves

Pinch of pumpkin seeds

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Split the squash in half through the equator and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Set the squash halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. If squash are very large, cut lengthwise into quarters.

In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, and almond liqueur. With a brush or a spoon coat the cut sides of each squash half with the butter mixture and put 2 sage leaves on top of each. Sprinkle with the crushed cookies. Bake until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with any remaining butter.