Very tasty squash! Goes best with beef or ham.
Add my husband to the bunch who hate squash but liked this. I guess the appeal for them must be that the squash is kind of "diluted" or tamed by the other vegetables. Whatever the reason, we both enjoyed this a lot. No changes other than to add a little minced garlic to the sauteed vegetables, and it was fine as is. Sometimes simple flavors are nice in their own right without a lot of additional herbs and spices.
Read MoreI thought this was bland and rather fattening. My husband thought that there were way to many onions. Not very flavorFULL!
Read MoreAdd my husband to the bunch who hate squash but liked this. I guess the appeal for them must be that the squash is kind of "diluted" or tamed by the other vegetables. Whatever the reason, we both enjoyed this a lot. No changes other than to add a little minced garlic to the sauteed vegetables, and it was fine as is. Sometimes simple flavors are nice in their own right without a lot of additional herbs and spices.
Oh my, oh WOW, and HOLY COW! Made this last night, and my BF ate an ENTIRE SQUASH!!! He loved it so much he didn't hardly touch the main dish, which was one of his faves. Omitted the butter, started with 4 slices thichk cut bacon (cut into pieces) and sauteed veggies in the grease, used a little less onion and a little more mushrooms, and added a bit more salt. As another reviewer noted, had MORE than enough filling, but I just heaped 'er in!!:) This was a fantastic recipe!!!
Delicious. Go heavy on the celery and mushrooms so that you get some in every bite. **update- I made this again with sauteed apples and onions as a filling (with the cheese) instead of celery and mushrooms... so good, and actually pretty filling!
Added a clove of garlic to the saute, and put on panko bread crumbs on top of the cheese. Yum!
This was delicious, and pretty simple to make!! I used deicata and a deicata/acorn hybrid since that was what we had, and I added bread crumbs on top (before the cheese), and it turned out great. A LOT of flavors. Also, we dont have a microwave, so I just baked the squash at 375 for a half hour. It was our main dish, since we dont eat meat, and it was very filling. I will be making this again.
Absolutely Wonderful! What a nice change from the usual brown sugar ect. method. I did find that I could have filled 2 squash (4 halves) with the "stuffing" mixture. I've already passed the recipe on. A definate keeper!
I'm trying to eat healthier & stay away from sugar so I thought this looked interesting from the usual brown sugar recipes. I used olive oil instead of butter, also sauteed some garlic & used dried parsley, as that's what I had in the house. You can adjust the amount of celery & onion to your taste.
I classify this as a five star. It's got lots of vegetables and flavor with the cheese just being the extra part of it. It is definetly a do again recipe.
This was good, though it was missing something, but I can't quite put my finger on what. Next time I make this I will probably use less celery, add some garlic, and maybe sprinkle a little bacon on top. One last comment - one squash will supposedly serve two as a side dish. I ate the suggested side dish serving size as a dinner and was full after half of that!
Perfect and easy! Portabella mushrooms and a little garlic go very well. To serve, just cut the squash in quarters and place on the plate!
We loved this change from traditional sweet acorn squash (although we love that too!) As per reviews, I cut the filling in half and I'm glad I did because it was exactly enough! The only thing I changed was cooking in the microwave for only ten minutes since ours is very powerful, used red onion because that's all I had and adding minced garlic to the filling while it was cooking. This is a simple and delicious recipe that we will definitely make again! FYI: I cleaned the seeds from the squash, sprinkled them with olive oil, garlic salt, creole seasoning and chili powder and roasted them in the oven! Tasted a lot like roasted pumpkin seeds!
LOVED this!! I just added pecans and crushed garlic croutons to the top for a little crunch! KEEPER!
Simply amazing! This reminds me of my grandmother's sqaush casserole! I made this recipe with the same ingredients, but let the squash cook enough so that I could scoop it out and mix with the celery, onion, cheese, and spices. After mixing, put it back in the peel and bake. (very similar method as twice-baked potatoes)
Excellent, served with roast for a hosted dinner. Great reviews, didn't have mushrooms so left them out and used swiss cheese. Made again last night, used Asparagus instead of mushrooms. Excellent. Will continue making with different options as great side dish.
I thought this was bland and rather fattening. My husband thought that there were way to many onions. Not very flavorFULL!
This was fantastic! I opted to bake my squash instead of microwave it, 15 minutes did the trick. Then I opted out of the celery, not a fan myself. Next time I'll double the saute however, as I used big squash. I'll definitly make this again!
My husband ate an entire half of a squash...HE HATES SQUASH!!! What else do I need to say? Oh, I also added chooped sauteed onions...made it even better...caution though...NOT A DIET FOOD
Fantastic way to eat squash without loading it up with sugar! We've used this base recipe to make several variations including stuffed with rice, potatoes, veggies, diced cured ham, etc... Superb!
This turned out great and it got lots of oohs and ahhs. I baked the squash halves at 350 until they gave easily to a fork (rather than microwaving).
Delicious! I had sautéed shrimp with onion and garlic as well as brown rice with this, and i ended up scooping everything out of the squash and serving in it on top of the rice and shrimp. So good! The only thing I changed in this recipe was using zucchini insteat of mushrooms and adding baby napa cabbage because I had it and it needed to be eaten soon. Also added garlic. A+ for this recipe :)
This was delicious! I used a frozen mix of green & red peppers and onions, and added a tablespoon of minced garlic. And I used parmesan cheese instead of cheddar, just because my husband and I prefer it. Also, I microwaved the squash for 20 minutes total, but started by poking a couple holes in the rind and nuking for 5 min. whole. Took I it out, cut it in half & hollowed it out, then back in the microwave for 15 minutes. Worked perfectly and much easier to cut in half. Thanks for the great, easy recipe!
Yum! Wonderful savory squash recipe. Even my picky teenager enjoyed this one. Served the halves as a meatless main dish with salad.
Very yummy. It was nice to eat acorn squash with savory flavors instead of sweet. Easily could have eaten this as my main dish.
Absolutely delicious! I wasn't sure they would turn out as yummy as the photo looked but they did. I didn't have any shrooms so I subbed some finely chopped ham to make it a main dish and added a little garlic as suggested. My only problem was the microwave cook time was too long. Next time I will try for 15 mins. Mine stuck to the glass dish in some burnt spots but it didn't affect the flavor just annoying to clean. I also used half the filling amount as suggested and it was the perfect amount. Half a squash is plenty per person. I served this with Cabbage and Dumplings also from this site and it made for a very filling and delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again!
I made this recipe twice. The first time the way it is shown. My husband wasn't really excited about it, he didn't really care for the mushrooms. I however really liked it. So I decided to make it again and change it up to see if I could change his mind. I cooked the squash as the recipe says but then let it cool slightly. I cooked the onions, celery & mushrooms as per the recipe but then I scraped the inside of the squash into the celery mixture, added a diced clove of garlic, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese. I then placed this mixture back into the squash shell, baked @ 350 for 15 minutes then topped with 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Baked for 5 minutes more till cheese melted. Success, he loved it!!
loved it, loved it, loved it. I did not change anything in the recipe. The only thing that was different was that I had extra stuffing for the squash. it would just not all fit. I probably had enough to fill one more half. This was super easy and I will definitely make it again.
Made as a side dish for something a little different on Thanksgiving. Was absolutely delicious.
My mistake. Forgot the cheese. However, it was a nice change, but did need a little more seasoning. Will make again.
Since I prefer savory food to sweet, I have been making different variations (depending on the last visit to the grocery store!)of this for years - it is one of my hubby's favorites. We like to add either bacon or sausage to the fried veggies. We use some of the grease from the meat to fry the onions & mushrooms in. Haven't tried it with celery, but I like the idea. I also like to mix some cheese in with the stuffing mixture, so you get some cheese in every bite (can never have too much cheese at our house!) We also add a little seasoning, garlic, seasoning salt, that type of thing. This recipe sounds like it would make WAY too much stuffing for the squash though. But, it is the best part for sure!
Absolutely a wonderful dish! simple and fast and a nice change from all the other sweet recipes. I made it exactly as Linda prepared it with no tweaking. My wife went out and bought two more acorn squashes and wants me to make it again! Thanks for sharing. This recipe keeps me out of the " Dog House".
What a great idea for a recipe! Everything was great except for the celery. I will be making this again but will be swapping out the celery for either chopped carrots or cauliflower...or both. Oh, & don't forget to salt & pepper the squash prior to adding the filling.
Nice combination of flavors and really easy. I did sauteed tofu instead of mushrooms and this was a great meatless meal.
My husband doesn't like acorn squash at all. But he loved this! It tastes like dressing. Very good. Thanks.
This was good, but different. I can't seem to figure out if I like it. First there wasn't enough flavor from the celery and mushrooms. Next time I will need to double that. Second, I baked the squash at 350 for 45 minutes. The squash itself was great!
I followed the recipe and it was ok. Not as good as I thought it would be. It needed something and I cant put my firnger on it. It tasted like Acorn with dressing in it. Maybe needed cranberries or more cheese
It is so refreshing to taste an acorn squash recipe that isn't sweet. We all LOVE this one! Ang.
I consider myself something of a connoisseur of savory squash recipes :), and this one is definitely a keeper!
After looking for something different to do with acorn squash, I decided to try this recipe and I'm so glad I did. The recipe is easy, uses ingredients readily on hand and is delicious! I didn't have fresh mushrooms, so substituted canned and used sharp cheddar cheese. The fresh mushroom would have probably added good texture and a bit better flavor, but did not (in our opinion) detract from the dish at all! Thanks for posting!
AMAZING! My first time making a squash of any kind and it was wonderful! I used cremini mushrooms and celery plus some Mrs. Dash. Would definitely make again!
Great alternative use for squash, very tasty, even without mushrooms. Did half using this recipe and half stuffed with sauteed apples and onions with cinnimon and a little sugar.
Loved this recipe! I only had one acorn squash so I had some extra filling. That didn't last long either! My husband gobbled all the extra. Will definitely make again. A feel-good-to-serve and tasty dish! Don't substitute the quinoa. It is soooo heathy for you!
Excellent Recipe. Nice change from the usual squash recipe. I added bacon which added great flavor. I will be using this again. Thanks
I don't generally even like squash but I loved this dish!
We really enjoyed this. I forgot to cover when I put it in the oven but I think that helped the toppings retain their crunchiness. (Which I liked) It was super easy and very satisfying so we will be making this one often!! Thanks!
Squashes like sweet potatoes have so much more flavor when baked in the oven first, even though microwaving is faster. I tried the recipe as written (besides the baking of the squash and adding minced garlic) and we just weren't real crazy about the dish. I may try again but will try with half the called for onions and add panko and fresh grated parmesan for the topping instead of cheddar as that was the taste we didn't quite like with the squash.
This was a very easy and yummy recipe. I didn't use any celery or parsley (can't stand them) and added a dash of cinnamon (there's something about cinnamon and squash that can't be separated) and it was delicious. Thanks!
We really like this recipe. Added bacon and garlic as suggested. First few times we had way way too much stuffing. Now I know why . . . Acorn squash vary in size. The first few times I made it the squash was slightly bigger than a softball. Today my wife came home with a squash that was bowling ball size. I think I can use all the stuffing for the first time.
Tasty dish. I am not a huge acorn squash fan because I don't like the sweetness. I was pleasantly surprised how the ingredients mellowed out the sweetness. On a whim, I sprinkled some bacons bits over the top of the finished dish. I will definitely make this again. Thanks, Linda.
This is a huge hit with my family, one of the best side dishes I've made. I don't like using a lot of butter so i substituted in olive oil as a healthier choice but you need to add extra salt if only using OO. Frying a little garlic in the oil before adding the vegetables adds a nice flavor.
I replaced the butter with olive oil, followed the recipe verbatim otherwise. Every flavor was perfect..the taste, the texture...man soo good I love fall recipes! Thanks for a keeper :)
Delicious. I cooked it for my parents. My Father detests squash and refused to take his own portion, but after dutifully taking two bites off of my plate, he told us that it was the best squash he had ever had. My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Used chopped red and green bell peppers in place of the mushrooms. Yum!
Better the next day! I'll definitely make this again. I used Asiago cheese rather than cheddar for extra flavor.
My husband and parents said they liked this dish, but I thought it was too dry. The 20 minute microwave time was too long, and I think the filling could've used more juices. I added some white wine to the saute to give it more flavor, and the filling was good, but the squash was dry.
This was great! Didn't change a thing and served it for a vegetarian dinner. My husband didn't even ask where the meat was. Will make again.
We really enjoyed this. I adapted the original recipe a little to fit my style in the kitchen and make it go a bit further. First off, I like to limit my use of the microwave, so I poked some holes in the squash, put it in about 1/2 inch or so of water in a pan, and cooked it in the oven for about 45 minutes (or until easy to slide a knife into) at 375. Instead of serving in the squash, I cubed the squash and served it as part of the other vege's. (I imagine this would be good with butternut as well, if adapted this way.) I added spinach and chicken to the mix as well. Served on a bed of brown rice. Used parmesan cheese, rather than cheddar, as a topping. I increased all ingredients so we'd have a larger amount leftover.
As squash goes this was a winner! I kept putting off making the acorn squash I bought because all other recipes have been so-so. The toppings for this squash helped give it great flavor! Microwaving the entire 20 minutes definitely helped the squash be easy-to-scoop. I'll make this again!
Really good. My husband and I really enjoyed it. Kids not so much. Easy to make and full of flavor.
This was fabulous!! I even had my husband make the stuffing. We had no mushrooms so I added 1/2 c toastettes croutons and chicken broth to moisten. Seriously, delicious!
I scooped the squash out of the shell, put it in a baking pan and they added the celery, onion, muschrooms, cheese, etc. and baked it. More small servings!
the celery is surprisingly tasty in this recipe. we make it a bunch of times every winter. we put half a squash in a bowl and eat it right out of the skin. half a squash with a salad or soup makes a satisfying meal.
This was excellent! I didn't have any mushrooms on hand, but I still thought that the overall turn out was delicious!
I don't know...maybe I'm just a fan of the butter-and-brown sugar squash recipes, but I found the taste of this dish to be rather unremarkable. However, a squash-hating taste tester remarked it was "quite good, really", so figure that into the equation.
This was great! Thanks so much for the recipe, I have been looking for ways to use up my squash. :) I didn't have any mushrooms this time but I'll try them next time. I did add bread crumbs to the stuffing mixture and it was delicious!!! Thanks for the idea!
Ok, so I followed it to a point. I had to sub some lower calorie butter and cheese, but the size of the acorn and the amounts of celery, onion and mushroom were what was called for. But...since this was a dinner meal for us and not a side, I added one link of Trader Joe's Roasted Garlic Chicken Sausage (sliced and quartered and sauteed at the end of the celery/onion/mushroom step). Very good, filling, and satisfying. We'll be doing this again. The recipe, as it is submitted, is a good jumping off point. Thanks!
This was really yummy! I add extra mushrooms. The celery adds a nice crunch.
This is so yummy and beautiful. We are going to add it to the thanksgiving table! On a less elaborate day, it can serve as a vegetarian entree. I prefer it with a sharper cheese - italian blend is good.
Doubled it; it was pretty plain. It's a pretty good base, but it needs spiffing up. I think onion was the predominant flavor in mine
20 minutes on HIGH in the microwave...came out crispy critters. Had to regroup and use sweet potatoes that I had. Are you sure it should not have been 2 minutes?
Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious! Even my husband who doesn't like squash thought it was yummy. I added two cloves of chopped garlic when I sauted the onions and celery before adding the mushrooms. This is definitely a keeper!
I made this recipe last night and loved how simple it was. It turned out great. I added some crumbled sausage to the filling mixture and used some brie for the cheese. Great recipe. Will try it again using different veggies and protein.
This was pretty good. The "stuffing" needs to be jazzed up some - pretty bland. As suggested, I am going to try with apples & onions - think the sweetness of the apples will pair well.
Loved it. I have made it 3 times for various people and everyone has loved it. They didn't know acorn squash could be so good!
I didn't think I would like this combination and the first bite I still wasn't sure but it turned out to be great. We ate the WHOLE thing. Would be a great dish for a vegetarian.
Very tasty... Got a little soupy so I may puncture the bottom of the squash next time to drain some of the excess juices. I will also scrape the squash away from the skin before stuffing it so it's easier to eat.
This was a wonderful sidedish. My husband doesn't like squash, but thought this was great.
We loved this, very good and gives us a break from the butter and brown sugar squash my mom makes.
This recipe was fabulous. I will make it again and again during the fall and winter months. Thank you Linda for sharing this great recipe with all of us.
This was an excellent dish. I doubled the recipe, 4 halves. Grounded 3/4 lb of beef with paprika, salt, parsley and garlic ... then sauteed the onions, and celery afterwards. Did not add aditional spices. Then drained the beef. After cooking the squash in the micro, I lightly covered the squash with real maple syrup and then placed it in the oven first, after warming it up, I then I put the meat mixture in, warmed this up, then I placed cheese over the top then melted it. The kids and my husband loved this recipe too! Thanks for sharing!! I will be making this often when acorn squash is in season! ;)
Delicious. I added a pat of butter to the center of each squash half before adding filling.
I thought this recipe was awesome! I made it once and followed the recipe with the exception of adding bread crumbs as one person suggested. The next time I made it I added some leftover wild rice and it was even tastier. I will be making it again and again! : )
I had never eaten or cooked acorn squash. I made this with out mushrooms or parsley cuz I didn't have them. I added a pinch ground bay leaves and marjoram. I thought it tasted like loaded mashed potatoes. Next time I'm going to cut the onion in half add cauliflower and bacon bits!
It tasted like thanksgiving day stuffing without any of the carbs! Yummy! I used sharp cheddar and regular parsley (not flat leaf). It didn't specify in the recipe. I had a small squash so ate both sides, it was a meal!
my husband thought it was fine, but maybe I just don't like acorn squash. for some reason the squash had curved bone-like things at the bottom??? this was my first acorn sqaush recipe. kinda wish I just went with a soup instead.
20 minutes burnt my squash, way too long for me. I had to send my hubby out to buy another while I continued cooking and it set us back about 30 minutes with dinner. The second squash I cooked for 8 minutes and that was enough time. It was fabulous, my father-in-law liked it so much he asked for the recipe. My kids didn't like it - but I knew they wouldn't. Overall - very tasty!
We enjoyed this for a change of side dishes. Next time I will mix different cheeses in with the stuffing and also think this needs minced garlic; a fun recipe to experiment with!
We really didn't care for this recipe... I don't know what it was... it felt like it was missing something and it was way too mushroomy (and we usually love mushrooms).
This recipe was a great one for a first time squash cook. The flavors were wonderful and it's got me searching for more just like it.
This was good but not fabulous. I think it needed some more spice and something more to the texture. But I do appreciate how simple and quick it is, which is why I made it instead of running to the store to get ingrediants for something more complicated.
As is had to give it a 2 star. Easy enough, but just blah. I will make again using some sausage as others suggested & maybe even a butternut squash instead for some flavor. We liked the idea & simplicity. As others suggested bake the squash, don't microwave - so much better.
