Baked Acorn Squash

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Baked acorn squash is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!

Submitted by CORWYNN DARKHOLME
Updated on November 30, 2024
Golden roasted acorn squash halves with caramelized centers in a white baking dish
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for baked acorn squash: squash, butter, brown sugar, spices, salt

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  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  3. Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut-side down.

    Acorn squash halves placed face down in a white baking dish

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  4. Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.

    Acorn squash halves placed face down in a white baking dish

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  5. Turn cut-side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.

    Acorn squash halves topped with butter, brown sugar, and spices before baking

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  6. Bake for 20 minutes more.

    Baked acorn squash halves with melted butter and caramelized centers in a dish

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
12g Fat
57g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 11g 40%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 27mg 30%
Calcium 133mg 10%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1124mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.