From simply roasted with butter and sugar to stuffed with homestyle stuffings, we have some delectable Acorn Squash recipes to enjoy this season.
No Fuss Acorn Squash
This foolproof, very healthy, fuss free acorn squash, is as easy as it is delicious! A simple mixture of butter and brown sugar is added to the cavity and oven baked right in. We also suggest basting the squash, with more of the mixture while baking, as it makes it that much sweeter and phenomenal.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4-6
Main Ingredient: Acorn Squash
Difficulty Level: 1
Ingredients to make No Fuss Acorn Squash
1 Acorn Squash, 1 pound
1 Tsp. Butter
2 Tsp. brown sugar
Directions to make No Fuss Acorn Squash
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Step 2: Place 1/2 tsp. butter and 1/2 tsp. brown sugar in the cavity of each squash.
Step 3: Set the squash in the preheated oven and reduce the heat to 350°F. Roast for approximately 30 minutes. Using a spoon occasionally baste the top and inside of the squash with the sugar/butter mixture. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
This sweet, simple, stuffed squash recipe is absolutely fabulous! Filled with fresh, juicy, apples, healthy, hefty walnuts, and brown sugar, this satisfying side dish will compliment any meal, and is perfect for guests. A simple, easy, vegetable recipe that dresses up any brunch or buffet.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Main Ingredient: Squash
Difficulty Level: 1
Ingredients to make Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
3 Acorn Squash
2 Apples, chopped
1/2 c Chopped Walnuts
1 T Grated Orange Peel
1/2 c Brown Sugar
2 T Margarine, melted
Directions to make Baked Stuffed Acorn Squash
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. Place cut side down in baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
Step 2: Mix the other ingredients. Turn squash cut side up, fill with apple mix and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Cranberry Filled Acorn Squash
These sweet, succulent, squash halves, are filled with cranberries, butter, and honey. Served in their shell, not only are they incredible tasty, they look amazing when served! The perfect side dish to any meal, the cranberries make them ideal for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Servings: 8
Main Ingredient: Acorn Squash, Cranberries
Difficulty Level: 1
Ingredients to make Cranberry Filled Acorn Squash
4 small acorn squash
8 tablespoons butter, or margarine
8 tablespoons honey
16 ounces whole-berry cranberry sauce
Salt
Directions to make Cranberry Filled Acorn Squash
Filled Squash Halves
Filled Squash Halves – This exotic, baked, acorn squash recipe is a homestyle combination of lean ground beef and juicy apples. An “All In One” meal, these hefty, hearty, filled squash halves, are like nothing you have tasted before. A farmhouse blend of flavors, create a very simple, easy, vegetable recipe.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 50-60 mins
Main Ingredient: Acorn Squash, Ground Beef
Difficulty Level: 2
Ingredients to make Filled Squash Halves
2 ea Acorn Squash, Md
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 1/2 t Salt
1/2 t Cinnamon
2 c Apples, Pared & Chopped,(2 Lg)
1/4 c Raisins
4 tb Brown Sugar, Packed
2 tb Margarine Or Butter, Melted
Directions to make Filled Squash Halves
Step 1:Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut each of the squash in half and remove the seeds and fibers. Place the squash, cut sides down, in an ungreased baking pan. Then add water to the depth of 1/4-inch and bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
Step 2:While the squash is baking, cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until it is brown. Drain off the excess fat. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1 1/2 ts of salt as well as the cinnamon, then coarsely chopped tart apples and the raisins.
Step 3:When the squash is cooked, turn them so that the cut side is up and remove them to a platter. Drain off any remaining liquid in the pan and dry. Scoop out the pulp from the acorn squash, making a shell that is 1/4-inch thick all the way around. Season the shells with salt to taste. Mash the pulp and mix in the meat mixture
Step 4:Return to the shells, piling them full and sprinkle with 1 tb of brown sugar on each. Drizzle with the melted butter. Bake uncovered until the apple is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
