Best 8 Creamy Baked Acorn Squash Recipes

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Creamy baked acorn squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The acorn squash is roasted until tender and then served with a creamy sauce made from butter, milk, and cheese. The result is a comforting and flavorful dish that will be enjoyed by the whole family. This recipe is also a great way to use up leftover acorn squash.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY PARMESAN BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash is halved, then filled with cream, Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme, then baked until tender and buttery. The perfect fall side dish!

Provided by Danelle

Categories     Side Dishes

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, to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash cut side up on a large, rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide cream and thyme evenly among squash halves.
  • Bake until squash is tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 44 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 312 milligrams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

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

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

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.

CHEF JOHN'S BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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I like how this tastes, but scoring the squash with a knife before baking really makes for a great presentation. It also allows the simple but delicious glaze to penetrate nice and deep.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
salt to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Score the squash by making 1/4-inch deep slashes into the flesh of the squash. Place in baking dish. Brush with orange juice and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 min.
  • Meanwhile, simmer butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small skillet over medium heat until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove the squash from the oven. Pour out any liquid that may have collected in the squash. Brush the glaze over each squash half. Return to the oven until tender, about 20 more minutes. Spoon any glaze that has collected at the bottom of the squash over the edges of the squash. Season with additional salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 10.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g

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

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR



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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.

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 the right squash: Look for acorn squash that is small to medium in size, with a deep green color and a firm, heavy feel. Avoid squash with blemishes or cracks.
  • Prepare the squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. You can also peel the squash, but this is not necessary.
  • Bake the squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Stuff the squash: Once the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Then, fill the squash halves with your favorite stuffing. You can use a variety of ingredients, such as cooked rice, quinoa, vegetables, meat, or cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed squash: Return the stuffed squash halves to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through.

Conclusion:

Creamy baked acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover squash and a perfect addition to your holiday table. With its creamy, cheesy filling and crispy roasted exterior, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook acorn squash, give this recipe a try!

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