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Nana's Acorn Squash

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"This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine."
Nana's Acorn Squash Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 50 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water, and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
  2. Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
  3. Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by naples34102 
This recipe not only takes care of the job in about 1/3 the time it takes in a conventional... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2005 by ELawson10 
I make this recipe almost the same way except I bake in the oven at 350 degrees. My kids... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PATTY MAE 
This is a dish you can make when you decide at the last minute that you want squash. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2004 by ARCHAEOSTEPH 
My fiance and I loved this recipe! My small squash did not take quite 15 minutes to cook in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by Mama Valley 
This was so easy and I really loved the micro/broil method to cut time. I think my squash were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by BENTLEYREVIEW 
You can see that fall is right around the corner here in Pennsylvania, with the abundance of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LJFK 
This recipe is super easy, and great for a last minute addition to dinner! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by Char 
Yummy! Even my husband who doesn't like any kind of squash raved over this! He said it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Wendy Whipple 
A much faster way to cook acorn squash. Simple and quick; this is a terrific autumn side. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
I love the quick and easy process to make this squash! I used less brown sugar than stated. I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Nana's Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 446

  • Total Fat: 23.4g
  • Cholesterol: 62mg
  • Sodium: 255mg
  • Total Carbs: 62.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 3g

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