Whole Roasted Kabocha Squash with Chipotle Butter

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Ingredients

• 1 kabocha squash generally 3 -4 pounds

Chipotle Butter

• 1 stick butter, at room temperature
• 1 Tbsp chipotle powder
• pinch salt if you use unsalted butter

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Preparation

• Set oven to 400F
• Set squash on a baking sheet and use a small sharp knife to pierce the top a few times.
• Bake for an hour, or until a sharp knife pierces the flesh easily.
• Slice wedges out of the squash and remove the seeds and fibers with a spoon. Serve hot with Chipotle Butter.
• To make the chipotle butter, mix the butter with the chili powder and blend until everything is completed mixed. If you used unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to taste. Put the butter in a small jar and refrigerate until needed.