Best 9 Baked Acorn Squash Sour Cream Recipes

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Baked acorn squash is a hearty and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. The tender flesh of the acorn squash is complemented by the tangy sour cream, creating a delicious and satisfying meal. If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of acorn squash, this is the recipe for you!

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BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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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

CREAMY BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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This elegant side dish needs almost no prep. Just pop the squash in the oven, then make the rest of the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved lengthwise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat if necessary
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Divide cream and thyme among halves.
  • Bake until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem, and seeded
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 degrees F.
  • 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.

SWEET ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, sliced in 1/2, seeds removed
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Salt
2 tablespoons raw cane sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Assemble acorn squash on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of butter and brown sugar in each half. Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in each and season with salt. Bake until golden and tender, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, basting flesh of squash several times.
  • Twenty minutes before the squash is done, sprinkle edges with raw sugar. Serve squash warm.

SWEET-AND-SOUR ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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The sourness of red wine vinegar glaze complements the sweetness of roasted acorn squash in this easy yet elegant side dish recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 acorn squash (4 1/2 lb)
2 medium red onions, halved lengthwise, cut into wedges
7 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup small fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450°F. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Cut crosswise into 1-inch slices. In 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans, place squash and onion wedges in single layer. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast uncovered 35 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, mix vinegar, brown sugar and pepper flakes with wire whisk. Heat to boiling over medium heat; cook 6 minutes or until reduced by half. Remove from heat; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup oil, stirring constantly with whisk.
  • Pour vinegar mixture over squash and onions. Let stand 10 minutes. Transfer squash mixture to serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle with mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alia55

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease a baking sheet and a baking dish.
  • Halve the squash lengthwise and clean.
  • Transfer the squash, cut side down, to the baking sheet, and bake the squash until it is tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Don't turn off the oven.
  • While the squash cooks, melt the butter, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
  • Keep the mixture warm until it is needed.
  • Arrange the squash, cut sides up, in the baking dish.
  • Spoon the butter and seasonings equally over the sections.
  • Bake the squash another 15 minutes, until it is very soft.
  • Serve the squash hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH & SOUR CREAM



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash & Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mckeowbc

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 acorn squash
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sour cream
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Halve squash and scoop out seeds and pith.
  • Place squash cut side down on greased jelly roll pan. Pierce squash with fork several times.
  • Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. Done when fork easily pierces.
  • Remove squash from oven and allow to cool down.
  • Remove squash from shell into bowl.
  • Saute onion in butter.
  • Combine squash, onion, and sour cream until uniform.
  • May be stored in refrigerator and warmed in 250 oven before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 26.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4

GOLDEN BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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To warm up a winter meal, offer sweet acorn squash halves flavored with a hot orange-brandy sauce.

Provided by ORNERY

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 tablespoons butter, divided
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3 tablespoons brandy
2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Coat pan evenly with melted butter.
  • In a saucepan, mix the remaining butter, brown sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, and brandy . Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
  • Place squash halves cut side down in the baking dish, and bake 30 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife. Turn squash over, and drizzle with the sauce. Continue baking 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 72.2 mg, Sugar 20.4 g

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Helaine Ohayon

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Squash     Fall     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cut 1 acorn squash in half. Scoop out seeds. Put 1 teaspoon of butter in the center of each half, then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, ginger, and nutmeg. Place both squash halves in a pan with 1/4 inch water and bake at 350°F for one hour.

Tips:

  • Choose acorn squash that are firm and heavy for their size, with deep green skin and no bruises or blemishes.
  • To easily halve and scoop out the squash, microwave it whole for 3-4 minutes, or until it is slightly softened.
  • If you don't have sour cream, you can substitute plain yogurt or Greek yogurt.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, use vegan sour cream or yogurt.
  • To make the squash even more flavorful, roast it with a mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper before stuffing it.
  • You can also add other ingredients to the stuffing, such as cooked ground beef, sausage, or vegetables.
  • Serve the squash immediately, or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Baked acorn squash with sour cream is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet and savory flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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