Baked Acorn Squash

Name: Baked Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Rating: 4.48 stars

164 Ratings
170 Reviews
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This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

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

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2
Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
Step 3
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
Step 4
Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 5
Bake for 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

320 calories; protein 3g; carbohydrates 56.7g; fat 11.9g; cholesterol 30.5mg; sodium 97.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (170)

Most helpful positive review

MAGGIE MCGUIRE

11/09/2003

Another great recipe from Corwynn. A super side dish too! On nights when I'm in a hurry I pierce the whole squash with a knife and microwave for 3 minutes. This makes it easier to halve and seed. Then I place it cut side down and microwave it for about 4 more minutes then finish with the brown sugar and butter in the oven. Yummy! Read More

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day

01/01/2012

Not something that I would ever make again. Certainly nothing special about it. Read More

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(4)

164 Ratings

5 star values: 96
4 star values: 58
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 3

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

11/09/2003

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tx-teacher

01/02/2008

I made this at Christmas with my ham and it was a huge hit! I did take advice from other reviewers to cut oven time (which was occupied with ham and rolls)and use the microwave. I put them in 1/2 cup water face down in microwavable dish for 8 minutes. They were already really tender. Then I baked in oven for only 20 min. Perfect! Read More

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(167)

aliciab

01/25/2004

Very yummy for something different! I think next time I'll use a little less butter as the squash didn't soak it all up and it ended up leaking out into the pan and burning. Read More

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(98)

jo!

10/27/2007

acorn squash is wonderful! for this recipe i simply baked the squash plain and then added a couple tablespoons of earth balance and agave nectar! yum! Read More

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(50)

bellepepper

01/27/2011

I made this last night and served it along with Roast Pork with Maple and Mustard Glaze (also from this site) which was an excellent combination. I followed the recipe with the exception of decreasing the brown sugar and omitting the cinnamon. Followed the baking times exactly which cooked them perfectly for us. I cut mine in wedges before serving. The hardest part of this recipe is cutting the squash in half. LOL! But here s a little tip microwave the whole squash for 2 minutes on high. That will soften it just enough and will make it a little easier to cut in half using a large chef's knife. Read More

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LESLIE30

09/20/2006

mmmmm this acorn squash dish is very tasty! made as directed except i basted the squash with the melted butter half way through the second baking stage. many thanks corwynn! Read More

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chellebelle

02/17/2005

The only way to eat any kind of winter squash! I do prefer to leave the cinnamon out though. Read More

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Terri

10/05/2008

This was ummmm ummmm good! I used a little more brown sugar than the recipe called for to soak up the butter and it turned out just perfect. My whole family loved it even my six year old!! Read More

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(17)

Claire

10/24/2006

The quantity of butter is too large! Delicious! Read More

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day

01/01/2012

Not something that I would ever make again. Certainly nothing special about it. Read More

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Baked Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 319.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 6 %

carbohydrates: 18 %

dietary fiber: 45 %

sugars:

fat: 18 %

saturated fat: 37 %

cholesterol: 10 %

vitamin a iu: 29 %

niacin equivalents: 23 %

vitamin b6: 31 %

vitamin c: 45 %

folate: 12 %

calcium: 13 %

iron: 14 %

magnesium: 39 %

potassium: 32 %

sodium: 4 %

thiamin: 42 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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MAGGIE MCGUIRE

11/09/2003

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tx-teacher

01/02/2008

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aliciab

01/25/2004

Very yummy for something different! I think next time I'll use a little less butter as the squash didn't soak it all up and it ended up leaking out into the pan and burning.

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(98)

jo!

10/27/2007

acorn squash is wonderful! for this recipe i simply baked the squash plain and then added a couple tablespoons of earth balance and agave nectar! yum!

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(50)

bellepepper

01/27/2011

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(41)

LESLIE30

09/20/2006

mmmmm this acorn squash dish is very tasty! made as directed except i basted the squash with the melted butter half way through the second baking stage. many thanks corwynn!

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(29)

chellebelle

02/17/2005

The only way to eat any kind of winter squash! I do prefer to leave the cinnamon out though.

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(17)

Terri

10/05/2008

This was ummmm ummmm good! I used a little more brown sugar than the recipe called for to soak up the butter and it turned out just perfect. My whole family loved it even my six year old!!

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(17)

Claire

10/24/2006

The quantity of butter is too large! Delicious!

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