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Baked Acorn Squash

SUBMITTED BY: CORWYNN DARKHOLME  PHOTO BY: 23DAISYS 

"This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!"
Baked Acorn Squash Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 47 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter, diced
  • 6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
  3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  4. Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes more.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
Another great recipe from Corwynn. A super side dish, too! On nights when I'm in a hurry I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2007 by jo! 
acorn squash is wonderful! for this recipe i simply baked the squash plain and then added a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by ALIDBENNETT 
Very yummy for something different! I think next time I'll use a little less butter as the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2008 by tx-teacher 
I made this at Christmas with my ham and it was a huge hit! I did take advice from other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2005 by chellebelle 
The only way to eat any kind of winter squash! I do prefer to leave the cinnamon out though. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2008 by Terri 
This was ummmm ummmm good! I used a little more brown sugar than the recipe called for to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2006 by ANNIE HIGHTOWER 
Super good and easy to make. I'll have to make it again because I had a cold this time around... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by LESLIE30 
mmmmm, this acorn squash dish is very tasty! made as directed except i basted the squash with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2007 by foodaholic 
I didn't have acorn squash on hand, but, another winter squash worked fabulously. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.19 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by Claire 
The quantity of butter is too large! Delicious! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Baked Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 319

  • Total Fat: 11.9g
  • Cholesterol: 31mg
  • Sodium: 135mg
  • Total Carbs: 56.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11.2g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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