Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes Acorn Squash 4.7 (996) 678 Reviews 87 Photos My family loves acorn squash when I cook it this way. It's soft, sweet, and buttery. Submitted by Terry Updated on August 14, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 87 87 87 87 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Wondering how to roast acorn squash in the oven? You’re in the right place! This easy baked acorn squash recipe is perfect to serve all season long. How to Cook Acorn Squash You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics: How to Bake Acorn Squash Here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you roast acorn squash at home: Place the squash halves cut-side down onto a baking sheet. Bake until the flesh begins to soften. Transfer one half to a baking dish. Spoon the butter and sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, on top to seal.Return to the oven and bake until the flesh is soft. How Long to Bake Acorn Squash All in all, you’ll bake the acorn squash for about one hour, or perhaps a little longer, in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F: 30-45 minutes to slightly soften the flesh, then about 30 more minutes after adding the butter and brown sugar to soften the flesh entirely. Can You Eat Acorn Squash Skin? Yes, you can eat roasted acorn squash skin. If you plan to eat it, make sure you wash the skin extra thoroughly before baking. How to Store Acorn Squash Store your roasted acorn squash leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I cut mine in half and added brown sugar, butter, and raisins," says one Allrecipes community member. “I added about 1/2 cup or more of water in the dish around the squash. Always turns out great!” “Always a hit and super simple to make,” says Enchntress. “I've also tried it using chunky applesauce, cinnamon and butter with tasty results as well!” "Loved this recipe and followed the recipe as written,” Sandi Marx. “I served the acorn with super simple pork chops.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS I Made It Print 1,422 home cooks made it! 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 4% Vitamin C 24mg 26% 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.