Best 9 Golden Baked Acorn Squash Recipes

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Golden baked acorn squash is a delightful dish that combines the natural sweetness of acorn squash with a crispy, golden crust. It can be served as a side dish or a main course, and it is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall. With its vibrant color and delicious taste, golden baked acorn squash is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Here are a few tips for creating the perfect golden baked acorn squash:

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 AND LOADED ACORN SQUASH



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Sweeten your winter suppers with this loaded squash that can't help but warm you up from stem to stern when partnered with pears, Granny Smiths, nutmeg, cinnamon and apple brandy.

Provided by Tara Parker-Pope

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 acorn squash, halved, seeds and strings scooped out
3 tablespoons vegan margarine or extra virgin olive oil
8 pears, peeled, cored and diced
8 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/4 cup Calvados brandy (apple brandy) or apple liqueur
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
4 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the halved squash on a sheet pan, skin side down. If necessary, cut a slice from the rounded side to make the squash level. Place 1 teaspoon (or so) of the margarine in each half, cover with foil and bake until squash has softened, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven.
  • Meanwhile, combine the diced pears and apples, and drizzle with the Calvados and lemon juice to prevent browning. Add nutmeg and cinnamon and stir until well mixed.
  • Spoon the mixture into squash halves, dividing evenly. Cover with foil and return to the oven. Bake until fruit is warmed through, about 15 minutes. Uncover and bake watchfully until fruit is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 368, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 50 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH CINNAMON



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THIS says fall. Orange, crispy, with spices to make you swoon. Baked pieces look gorgeous on a beautiful serving platter. Or on your plate!

Provided by HealthyChocolate

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash
canola oil
cinnamon
nutmeg
raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Cut into halves or quarters & clean out the seeds.
  • Place pieces upside down in baking dish.
  • Pour 1/4 inch water into baking dish.
  • Microwave for 8 minutes, turning once.
  • Remove carefully (hot!).
  • Transfer *right-side up* to foil-covered oven platter.
  • Brush each semi-squishy piece with oil.
  • Then sprinkle with cinnamon & nutmeg, to taste.
  • Optional: Sprinkle raisins over the spices, remembering that raisins are high in sugar (in case diabetes is a concern).
  • Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until the acorn squash looks golden and crispy.

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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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.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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If small acorn squashes are unavailable, use larger ones and cut them into wedges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 small acorn squashes, quartered and seeded
Canola oil, for baking sheet
1 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash pieces, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake squashes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush each slice with butter. Keep warm until serving.

TWICE-BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe acorn squash: Look for squash that is deep green or orange in color, with a firm, dense feel. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots.
  • Cut the squash in half: Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp with a spoon.
  • Roast the squash: Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Stuff the squash: Once the squash is roasted, remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Stuff the squash halves with your favorite fillings, such as cooked rice, vegetables, or meat. You can also add a drizzle of melted butter or grated cheese.
  • Bake the stuffed squash: Place the stuffed squash halves back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the filling is heated through.

Conclusion:

Golden baked acorn squash is a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its sweet and nutty flavor, acorn squash is a perfect canvas for a variety of toppings and fillings. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give golden baked acorn squash a try. You won't be disappointed!

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