Baked Acorn Squash

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These Baked Acorn Squash slices are brushed with brown sugar and cinnamon butter and roasted in the oven. Also, learn how to cut acorn squash for roasting. 

Roasted vegetables are quick and easy to make. My Garlic Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower and the Baked Eggplant are just a few of our favorites.

If you ever wondered how to make a delicious acorn squash side dish, this recipe is for you. I think it’s one of the prettiest squashes out there! Easily cut the acorn squash into slices, brush with delicious sweet cinnamon butter and bake until soft. This fall and winter side dish is so quick and easy and perfect served for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 acorn squash
• butter
• brown sugar
• ground cinnamon
• ground cloves
• salt and pepper

How to cut acorn squash for roasting:

• Slice off both ends from the squash.
• Cut the acorn squash in half. Remove the seeds. You can discard them or roast them with seasoning.
• Lay each half of squash cut side down on a cutting board, and cut into slices.

Step by step instructions

Follow the steps above to cut the squash into slices, brush with sweet butter mixture and roast in the oven until soft.

Step 1: Prepare the squash

Cut the acorn squash according to my steps above. Arrange slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make seasoned butter

In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar, salt and pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Brush each slice with the butter mixture, on both sides.

Step 3: Bake

Roast the acorn squash in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

Baked acorn squash is the best served right away. You can save the time on prep and slice the squash a few hours before baking. Make sure to wrap it with saran wrap and store in the fridge. Let it come to room temperature before baking.

Variations:

• savory: brush each slice of squash with melted butter mixed with garlic and herbs (rosemary, thyme, etc.)
• cinnamon maple: skip brown sugar and use maple syrup

More vegetable side dish recipes:

• Garlic Parmesan Baked Eggplant
• Best Roasted Broccoli
• Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
• Honey Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

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Baked Acorn Squash

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

These Baked Acorn Squash slices are brushed with brown sugar and cinnamon butter and roasted in the oven. This is a delicious side dish to any fall and winter dinner. Also, learn how to cut acorn squash for roasting.

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked acorn squash

Servings: 5 people

Calories: 162 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

• 1 acorn squash mine was almost 3 lb
• 1/3 cup butter melted
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
3. Cut off both ends from acorn squash.
4. Cut the squash in half.
5. Place each half cut-side down on a cutting board. Cut into slices, about 3/4" thick.
6. Arrange acorn squash slices on a prepared baking sheet.
7. In a small bowl, whisk melted butter with brown sugar, salt, pepper, cinnamon and cloves.
8. Brush each squash slice with butter mixture on both sides.
9. Roast in the oven for 15 minutes, flip each slice and bake for 5 more minutes.
10. Serve.

Recipe Notes

Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Acorn Squash

Amount Per Serving

Calories 162 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 33mg11%

Sodium 228mg10%

Potassium 299mg9%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 695IU14%

Vitamin C 9mg11%

Calcium 36mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.