Nana's Acorn Squash Recipe
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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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (65)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 447 | Total Fat: 23.4g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2011 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Simple, quick and delicious! I love acorn squash and my Mom always used to make it this way....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe not only takes care of the job in about 1/3 the time it takes in a conventional...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2005 by ELawson10   view full review
I make this recipe almost the same way except I bake in the oven at 350 degrees. My kids...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by PATTY MAE   view full review
This is a dish you can make when you decide at the last minute that you want squash. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2004 by ARCHAEOSTEPH   view full review
My fiance and I loved this recipe! My small squash did not take quite 15 minutes to cook in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by BENTLEYREVIEW   view full review
You can see that fall is right around the corner here in Pennsylvania, with the abundance of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by Mama Valley   view full review
This was so easy and I really loved the micro/broil method to cut time. I think my squash were...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
I love the quick and easy process to make this squash! I used less brown sugar than stated. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by Char   view full review
Yummy! Even my husband who doesn't like any kind of squash raved over this! He said it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LJFK   view full review
This recipe is super easy, and great for a last minute addition to dinner!

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