Best Succulent Roasted Acorn Squash Recipes

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BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR



Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar image

This easy and delicious fall side dish only requires a few minutes of hands-on time, leaving you free to work on the rest of the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for surface
2 medium acorn squash, (about 1 1/2 pounds each)
2 tablespoons light-brown sugar
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.
  • Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and sugar among halves; season with salt and pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem and seeded (see Cook's Notes)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚.
  • Place the squash, cut-sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
  • Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH HALVES



Roasted Acorn Squash Halves image

Acorn squash is simply prepared with butter, salt and pepper but the caramelization from being roasted is the secret ingredient.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large acorn squash rinsed (about 11/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash and scoop out and discard the seeds and strings.
  • Put the squash halves on a baking sheet. Brush with the butter and sprinkle them with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until they are brown and tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
  • Transfer the squash to a serving plate and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR



Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar image

Quick, easy, filling roasted acorn squash recipe! Because the brown sugar is very sweet, this will work for both dinner and dessert!

Provided by supanovart

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons salted butter
¼ cup loosely packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Slice acorn squash into halves, removing insides and seeds. Spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove, slice into thirds, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5 calories, Carbohydrate 29.2 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 62.9 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

SUCCULENT ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



Succulent Roasted Acorn Squash image

This is one delicious way of preparing squash, you could use this method with Butternut squash as well...I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Vegetables

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 acorn squash
2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp nutmeg
2 Tbsp brown sugar
salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Slice your squash evenly in half. Cut the bottom of reach half ( the skin ) so it will sit upright on your baking sheet.
  • 2. Remove the seeds.
  • 3. Preheat oven to 450 degree F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Place the seeded squash on baking sheet. In the center of each squash halve, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • 4. Place in oven and bake for at least 1 hour or until fork tender. During baking, occasionally baste the rim of squash. Serve with more butter, salt & pepper or even more brown sugar. Delicious!

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