Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes Acorn Squash 4.5 (1,004) 657 Reviews 80 Photos Learn how to cook acorn squash using this quick and easy recipe. It's sweet and buttery — my family loves it! Recipe by Terry Updated on October 5, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 80 80 80 80 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash halves cut-side down onto a cookie sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh begins to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes. Remove squash from the oven and transfer one squash half, cut-side up, to a deep baking dish. Spoon butter and brown sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, over top to seal. Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 189 Calories 6g Fat 36g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 189 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 4g 19% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 51mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 36g 13% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 18g Protein 2g Vitamin C 24mg 119% Calcium 84mg 6% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 768mg 16% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved