Nanas Acorn Squash Recipes

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BUTTERY AND SAVORY ACORN SQUASH

A quick, simple side dish that is full of flavor. My daughter and I love this way of preparing squash.

Provided by Suze Knisley

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 17m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Buttery and Savory Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Put squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add sage. Dot squash with butter pieces; season with salt and pepper. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  • Cook in microwave oven set on High for 5 minutes. Stir squash to coat in melted butter while checking cubes for softness. Replace plastic and continue to cook until completely tender, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 206.9 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

2 small acorn squashes - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
6 fresh sage leaves, shredded
½ cup butter, cut in small pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste

GARLIC BUTTER ACORN SQUASH

This is a savory version of the classic fall flavor of acorn squash!

Provided by Amanda

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5



Garlic Butter Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.
  • Bake squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash over and place 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic into each squash. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 89.7 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

cooking spray
2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter, divided
4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste

NANA'S HOLIDAY ACORN SQUASH

Nana used to make this recipe every important holiday. It's quick and easy and tastes SO good!

Provided by nessa

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6



Nana's Holiday Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir cinnamon and brown sugar through the melted butter; remove from heat and stir crushed saltine crackers into the butter until moistened.
  • Pour enough water into a baking dish to be about 1 inch deep. Lay the acorn squash into the water with the rounded sides down. Fill the cavity of the squash with the saltine cracker mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is easy to pierce with a fork, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 107.1 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Fat 96.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 58.9 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

1 cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
water, as needed
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded

BAKED ACORN SQUASH

This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5



Baked Acorn Squash image

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, diced
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

NANA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE

An excellent, cheesy dish, especially around the holidays! My grandmother makes this for me every time I come see her because she knows it's my favorite!

Provided by Alyssa Johnston

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12



Nana's Squash Casserole image

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium baking dish.
  • Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1178 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

2 cups chopped yellow squash
3 cups crumbled prepared cornbread
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg
½ (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Just microwave! You don't have to use the oven. You can just do one acorn squash instead of two, if you choose. Pricking all over, then putting in the microwave for a few minutes to soften a little, makes it easier to cut.

Provided by Sandra Zapp Winningham

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4



Microwave Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • Prick all over the insides of the squash halves with a fork, brush with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place squash halves, cut sides-up, into a large, microwave-safe dish.
  • Microwave on high power until flesh pierces easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.2 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 36.9 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

2 (1 pound) acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 teaspoons salted butter, melted
4 teaspoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

NANA'S ACORN SQUASH

This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine.

Provided by LDYBUGG10

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 4



Nana's Acorn Squash image

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
  • Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 61.1 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 177.8 mg, Sugar 26.3 g

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

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