Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 08, 2011

Another great Chef John creation. Simple, delicious and nutritious. Very family friendly. I made the sauce in a small glass measuring cup in the microwave. Easy cleanup.

—jab

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 18, 2011

For those who love the taste of squash, this recipe is definitely for you! This recipe is for the squash lover at heart, and those who are looking for something really sugar sweet and coated will not find happiness here. All of us at the house decided this isn't the recipe for us as we prefer more...spice and less in your face squash flavor. The glaze was fantastic, but there simply wasn't enough to go around for us to enjoy our squash with. We're headed back to nutmeg, agave, cinnamon and vanilla. I halved the recipe and omitted the cayenne as the kids don't do spicy.

—Arizona Desert Flower

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Jul 17, 2012

Pretty good side dish, the scoring made the glaze adhere better, but the cooking time on the written recipe isn't accurate, should cook longer the second part of cooking more like 40 minutes as in the video. Thanks for the recipe

—Casablancaise

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Feb 14, 2012

Thanks, Chef John!!! Love the wonderful squash flavor shining through! I didn't have orange juice the second time I made it so I substituted a small can of Dole pineapple juice. Didn't even need the brown sugar with the sweetness of the pineapple. A definite go-to for my family!

—rossrbi

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Oct 21, 2011

Haven't tried it yet, but already like it. Less sugar - better health and taste

—Brownies

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Oct 12, 2012

I tried this recipe for my first-ever encounter with acorn squash! I prepared it exactly as instructed, with the one exception of softening the squash in the microwave before cutting it in half (so much easier!). I pierced it with a fork and nuked it for about 5 minutes, then reduced the initial time in the oven to 20 minutes. It turned out beautifully. Scoring the flesh really allowed the glaze to seep in well, and my guests loved the fact that the glaze was sweet, but not TOO sweet. It is refreshing to stumble upon an acorn squash recipe that doesn't drown the flavor in butter and brown sugar! As I side dish, I prepared rice with sauteed celery, mushrooms, apples, onions, water chestnuts, almonds, and Craisins. It was a delicious and relatively simple autumn meal, and I will be making it again!

—sojournoffaith

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Feb 22, 2012

I added some fresh oj to the glaze as well and just divided that equally into the squash and served with the glaze in the middle.

—PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

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Oct 20, 2012

This was wonderfully delicious! The only trouble I had was scoring the squash; find the right knife and be careful! I found a small paring knife to be the best once I cut the squash in half. Great recipe.

—PJHMIRACLE

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Nutrition

Calories
194 kcal
10%

Carbohydrates
37.1 g
12%

Cholesterol
15 mg
5%

Fat
6.1 g
9%

Fiber
3.8 g
15%

Protein
2.2 g
4%

Sodium
107 mg
4%

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

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 194
Calories from Fat: 55

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g 9 %
Saturated Fat 3.7g 19 %
Cholesterol 15mg 5 %
Sodium 107mg 4 %
Potassium 914mg 26 %
Total Carbohydrates 37.1g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15 %
Protein 2.2g 4 %
Sugars 15.4g
Vitamin A 23 %
Vitamin C 52 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 20 %
Thiamin 36 %
Niacin 17 %
Vitamin B6 24 %
Magnesium 30 %
Folate 25 %

* 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.