ORANGE BAKED ACORN SQUASH

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Baked acorn squash with a buttery orange flavor, accented with nutmeg. Kids love this!

Provided by SUEZQ64

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a baking dish with about 1/2 inch water. Place squash halves cut side down in the dish, and bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the thawed orange juice, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Turn squash halves cut side up in the baking dish, and drizzle evenly with the orange juice sauce. Continue baking 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 50.3 mg, Sugar 16.8 g

Malik Dilshad
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash.


Junibe Bañas
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


High Drok
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat squash. My kids love the sweet orange glaze and they always ask for seconds.


Sandiso Mathunjwa
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.


Rujina Bagom
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash.


Paris Malapane
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Layaqt Solangi
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat squash. My kids love the sweet orange glaze and they always ask for seconds.


Sammy Morgan
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend it.


Sayim Saying chw
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This recipe is a great way to add some variety to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover squash.


Nicole Randolph
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover squash and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Doyle
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat squash. My kids love the sweet orange glaze and they always ask for seconds.


Gabisile Masuku
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The squash is always perfectly cooked and the orange glaze is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


MilkaToca
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This recipe is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love serving it for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.


April B Young
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was so tender and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


maria mahlangu
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some leftover from a Halloween party and this was the perfect way to use it up. The squash was delicious and the orange glaze was a great addition.


Ruth Hickman
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the squash and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


FreeFireKing FreeFireKing
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The squash is so versatile and the orange glaze is a great way to add a pop of flavor. I like to serve it with roasted chicken or pork.


Christopher Mayo
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The acorn squash was perfectly cooked and the orange flavor was delicious. I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the glaze, which gave it a nice warm flavor.


Bereket Bogale
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This recipe was a hit! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.