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Baked Acorn Squash

You'll love the delicious caramelized flavors of my Baked Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar, an easy side dish for a cozy autumn meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise.
  3. Remove the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of the squash.
  4. Spread the cut sides of each half with 1 tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle each half with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar.
  5. Place in a baking pan, cut sides up. Bake for about 1 hour or until the squash is very tender.
  6. Serve one half squash per person.

Notes

  • Please note that I've written this recipe for two (2) servings - that requires just one squash. Simply multiply the recipe for the number that you'd like to serve.
  • Optional seasonings: A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg adds warmth or add a touch of salt for contrast.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 30mg (10%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 767mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 1141IU (23%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 767mg 16%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 1141IU 23%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.