How to Cook Acorn Squash(Sweet and Savory)

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Make roasted acorn squash with both sweet and savory options in one easy recipe. Choose halves, slices, or mashed for a delicious side dish!

Prep Time5

Cook Time55

Total Time1

Course: Main Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Acorn Squash

Servings: servings

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Wash the acorn squash and cut 1 inch off the stem. Place the squash cut side down on a cutting board and slice it in half from top to bottom.
Using a spoon, remove the seeds and stringy pulp from the center of each half.
Use a sharp knife to cut crisscross lines into the flesh, being careful not to cut through the skin. This helps the butter absorb better.
Rub the cut sides with softened butter to coat, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Place the squash halves cut side up on the prepared baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the flesh is fork-tender.

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For slices, instead of leaving the squash as halves, you can slice 1/2-inch thick. Melt your butter to drizzle it on, then season. Roasting time will be reduced to 30-35 minutes.
For savory, replace brown sugar and cinnamon with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. You can also add any of the following options for extra flavor:
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
For sweet, consider these variations:
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey
- Add 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Add 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped pecans over the top