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Acorn Squash Recipe

Acorn Squash

This roasted acorn squash recipe is a simple and cozy side dish made with brown sugar and butter. It's the perfect fall favorite — sweet, tender, and incredibly easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 2 halves
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 189
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 medium acorn squash halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Baking Dish
  • Knife
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the acorn squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the flesh starts to soften.
  3. Remove from the oven. Transfer one half to a baking dish, cut-side up. Add the butter and brown sugar into the center.
  4. Place the second squash half cut-side down on top of the first to seal it like a lid.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the squash is soft and fully cooked.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can eat the skin of roasted acorn squash if it’s washed well and baked until tender. For extra flavor, try adding cinnamon, raisins, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days.