Best Nanas Acorn Squash Recipes
NANA'S HOLIDAY ACORN SQUASH
Nana used to make this recipe every important holiday. It's quick and easy and tastes SO good!
Provided by nessa
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir cinnamon and brown sugar through the melted butter; remove from heat and stir crushed saltine crackers into the butter until moistened.
- Pour enough water into a baking dish to be about 1 inch deep. Lay the acorn squash into the water with the rounded sides down. Fill the cavity of the squash with the saltine cracker mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is easy to pierce with a fork, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 107.1 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Fat 96.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 58.9 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 58.5 g
BUTTERY AND SAVORY ACORN SQUASH
A quick, simple side dish that is full of flavor. My daughter and I love this way of preparing squash.
Provided by Suze Knisley
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
- Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 206.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
NANA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE
An excellent, cheesy dish, especially around the holidays! My grandmother makes this for me every time I come see her because she knows it's my favorite!
Provided by Alyssa Johnston
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Summer Squash
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium baking dish.
- Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.
- In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1178 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
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