Best Baked Acorn Squash With Blueberry Walnut Filling Recipes

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TWICE-BAKED ACORN SQUASH



Twice-Baked Acorn Squash image

Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my favorite kind of winter squash," she says from Lino Lakes, Minnesota. "It's so versatile-I use it in all kinds of recipes. And the hollowed-out shells make such pretty serving bowls."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds each)
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
10 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash to 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash upside down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until tender. Scoop out squash, leaving a 1/4-in. shell., In a large bowl, combine the squash pulp, spinach, bacon, 6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, green onion, butter, salt and cayenne. , Spoon into shells. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until heated through and top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BLUEBERRY-WALNUT FILLING



Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling image

I absolutely love squash-and I've filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite way to stuff it is with an unexpected fruit filling, like this sweet apple-blueberry one. -Bruce Newcomer, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°, Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash half to allow them to lie flat. Place in shallow roasting pan, cut side down. Add 1/2 in. of hot water to pan. Bake, uncovered, until squash is tender, about 35 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Spread with butter; season with salt and pepper., For filling, in a large bowl, toss apple pieces with lime juice. Add blueberries, walnuts and nutmeg; divide among squash halves. Drizzle with maple syrup. Bake until heated through, about 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil if filling browns too quickly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 354mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



Baked Acorn Squash image

This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, diced
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

ONION-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash are such a treat this time of year, especially when dressed up for the holidays with a special stuffing. I found this recipe in an old cookbook that was handed down to me.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup crushed sage stuffing mix

Steps:

  • Invert squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/4 in. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out pulp, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (pulp will measure about 3 cups). Place shells cut side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the pulp, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in water; add to squash mixture. In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender; stir in stuffing mix. Set aside 1/4 cup for topping; add remaining stuffing mixture to squash mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

ACORN SQUASH WITH BLUEBERRIES



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Make and share this Acorn Squash With Blueberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Beansy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 halves, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 acorn squash
12 ounces frozen blueberries
1/2 apple, finely diced
6 tablespoons brown sugar
8 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • 1. Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • 2.Place in a pan that you can cover.
  • 3.Spoon blueberries into squash halves.
  • 4.Add a few pieces of apple.
  • 5. Sprinkle brown sugar over squash and berries.
  • 6.Place 1 teaspoons butter on each squash half.
  • 7.Pour 1/2 cup water in pan,cover and bake @ 350.
  • for 30 minutes.
  • 8.Remove cover and bake 15 minutes longer.
  • 9.Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 38, Carbohydrate 44, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 20.1, Protein 2

ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICED BRAZIL NUT FILLING



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Whole and chopped Brazil Nuts can now be found in my area thanks to Trader Joe's and EarthFare. This is great recipe for a brazil nut filling. From an old Southern Living.

Provided by mary winecoff

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 acorn squash
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup brazil nut, chopped
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; then scrape out seeds and stringy portions.
  • Put dry ingredients, nuts and grated rind in mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Place squash halves in baking pan and fill with crumbly mixture.
  • Set the bottom of the baking pan in hot water, cover and bake at 400F for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium acorn squash
1 cup chopped peeled apple
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

FRUIT-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Fruit-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Holiday meals are even more festive when I serve colorful acorn squash with a fruity filling tucked inside each half. This recipe combines the delightful flavor of winter squash with the season's finest apples and cranberries. -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped tart apples
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add 1 in. of hot water to the pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into squash. Bake 40-50 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Cranberry-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

I combine two of fall's best foods in this recipe. The pretty, fresh-tasting filling makes this an extra-special side dish.-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium acorn squash
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 medium tart apple, coarsely chopped
1 medium orange, peeled and diced
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, combine cranberries, apple, orange, brown sugar, walnuts, butter and orange zest. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt. Stuff with cranberry mixture. Bake 25 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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