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Spicy Pan-Fried Squash

Spicy Pan-Fried Squash

4.1

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut squash into chunks and remove rind. Shred squash and onion in a food processor. Place in a colander and press with a potato masher to drain any excess liquid. Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour and egg. Season with cumin, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
  2. 2 Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place walnut-sized scoops of the squash mixture into the hot oil. Press flat with a spatula. Cook 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

By MOTTSBELA

Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas

Acorn Squash Wonder Tacos/Chalupas

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat canola oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot over medium heat.
  2. 2 Mix squash, onion, serrano pepper, flour, egg, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Drop squash mixture by the spoonful, working in batches, in the hot oil; fry until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer squash fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Fry the corn tortillas in the hot oil until crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Layer each tortilla with lettuce, squash fritters, avocado, tomato, and a tablespoon of cotija cheese.

By Wonder Becky

Acorn Squash

Acorn Squash

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
60 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place squash halves, cut-side down, on a baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh begins to soften, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove squash from the oven and transfer one squash half, cut-side up, to a deep baking dish. Spoon butter and brown sugar into the cavity. Place remaining squash half, cut-side down, over top to seal.
  5. 5 Return to the oven and continue to bake until flesh is soft, 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Terry

Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar

Roasted Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Slice acorn squash into halves, removing insides and seeds. Spread butter on the inside and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Remove, slice into thirds, and serve.

By supanovart

Candied Acorn Squash

Candied Acorn Squash

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place squash halves, cut-sides up, on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in cavity of each half.
  2. 2 Microwave on full power until squash flesh is soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Rotate squash about twice to ensure even cooking.
  3. 3 Scoop flesh with sugar and butter into a bowl; slightly mash to blend.

By MINKCHAN

Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage

Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place squash halves, cut-sides down, in 1 inch water in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.
  4. 4 Once squash halves are tender, discard water from baking dish; flip squash halves, cut-sides up. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into squash cavities, reserving about 1/4 cup. Fill cavities with browned sausage; top with reserved brown sugar. Return squash to the oven; bake until sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.

By CarolynWG

Gnocchi with Cream of Acorn Squash and Borgonzola Cheese

Gnocchi with Cream of Acorn Squash and Borgonzola Cheese

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut acorn squash into quarters, remove seeds, brush with olive oil, and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove squash from oven and scrape the flesh from the skins into a deep bowl. Discard the skins. Add butter, sage, and salt. Using a immersion blender, puree the squash.
  5. 5 Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Using a slotted spoon, remove gnocchi from the water and place directly into the pureed squash. Add 1 or 2 ladlefuls of the hot cooking water. Toss lightly. Immediately divide onto 4 serving plates and dot with the Borgonzola cheese. Serve immediately.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Golden Baked Acorn Squash

Golden Baked Acorn Squash

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Coat pan evenly with melted butter.
  2. 2 In a saucepan, mix the remaining butter, brown sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, and brandy . Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
  3. 3 Place squash halves cut side down in the baking dish, and bake 30 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife. Turn squash over, and drizzle with the sauce. Continue baking 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

By ORNERY

Sweet Roasted Winter Squash

Sweet Roasted Winter Squash

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with vegetable oil.
  2. 2 Remove acorn squash stems, cut in half lengthwise, and clean out the seeds. Place squash cut side-down onto the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash
  4. 4 While squash roasts, place brown sugar, butter, sea salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a small bowl. Microwave to melt the butter, about 30 seconds; stir to combine.
  5. 5 Remove squash from the oven, turn over, and coat with the sugar mixture. Continue to roast for 5 minutes more.

By Josh Gebelein

Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash

Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place acorn squash, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash, sprinkle cinnamon into centers, and dot with butter. Continue baking until flesh can easily be pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.
  4. 4 Scoop squash flesh into a large bowl; stir in salt and brown sugar until evenly combined.

By Chloe

Nana's Acorn Squash

Nana's Acorn Squash

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 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. 2 Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
  3. 3 Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.

By LDYBUGG10

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple, Cranberry, and Sausage

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple, Cranberry, and Sausage

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place squash skin-sides down in a baking dish. Stab the outsides several times with a fork. Flip over and split butter evenly over the insides, coating the "bowls" with butter. Set aside.
  3. 3 Combine apple, potato, and kielbasa with onion and cranberries in a bowl. Pour in eggs and stir to combine. Heat a buttered frying pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Scoop mixture into the squash bowls. Top with provolone cheese and cover with foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes for a crispy top.

By Heather Lynn Christiansen

Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme

Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
  2. 2 Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
  3. 3 In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
  4. 4 In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
  5. 5 Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

By drdede

Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan

Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Peel, seed, and chop squash into medium-small pieces. Place chopped squash into a baking dish and pour in olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Continue to roast until cheese begins to melt, about 5 minutes.

By BlueEyedBaby

Slow Cooker Kosher Autumn Mashup

Slow Cooker Kosher Autumn Mashup

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
300 min
Total
310 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place acorn squash, water, and tea bag together in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cook in the slow cooker set to High until tender, about 1 hour. Remove squash flesh from skin and return flesh to slow cooker; discard skin and tea bag.
  3. 3 Stir sausage, peanuts, and vanilla into squash mixture.
  4. 4 Cook in the slow cooker set to High for 4 hours. Stir cranberries, raisins, and brown sugar into squash mixture until well combined.

By XCVIII

Orange Baked Acorn Squash

Orange Baked Acorn Squash

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Fill a baking dish with about 1/2 inch water. Place squash halves cut side down in the dish. Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
  3. 3 Whisk orange juice, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Turn squash halves cut side up. Drizzle evenly with orange juice sauce. Continue baking until squash is tender, about 20 minutes more.

By Susan

Baked Acorn Squash

Baked Acorn Squash

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut-side down.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn cut-side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter, and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  6. 6 Return squash to oven and bake until squash is soft and lightly caramelized, about 20 minutes more. Serve warm, spooning melted butter-sugar mixture from the center over squash before serving.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash

Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Divide sugar, maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon between acorn squash halves.
  2. 2 Add 1 cup water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); place trivet in bottom of the Pot. Carefully place squash halves onto trivet. Close and lock the lid.
  3. 3 Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove lid. Carefully remove squash; serve.

By bdweld

Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash

Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. 3 Toss squash slices, Parmesan, thyme sprigs, oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until squash is evenly coated.
  4. 4 Transfer to a jelly roll pan and spread in a single layer.
  5. 5 Roast in the preheated oven until squash is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By stephtaylor

Roasted Acorn Squash with Apples and Cranberries

Roasted Acorn Squash with Apples and Cranberries

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place squash into a large pot of boiling water; boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer squash to a large bowl of ice cold water and set aside until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Peel squash along the ridges using a vegetable peeler, then use a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon to dig out peel in the valleys of the squash. Slice squash in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut remaining squash into bite-sized chunks.
  4. 4 Combine squash, apples, celery, onion, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Combine brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Add to squash mixture and toss well to combine. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Add water and dot the top with butter. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  6. 6 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until squash is fork-tender, about 1 hour. Add some liquid halfway through to prevent drying out, if necessary. Serve hot.

By AllAroundTheKitchen

Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan Cheese

Roasted Acorn Squash with Parmesan Cheese

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil a baking sheet with olive oil.
  2. 2 Put quartered squash on the prepared baking sheet, skin-side down. Sprinkle lightly with salt; don't add too much!
  3. 3 Roast squash in the preheated oven until tender when poked with a fork, about 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and brush squash pieces with melted butter. Season with pepper, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

By IronChefLaurie

Sausage- and Pear-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Sausage- and Pear-Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
  2. 2 Rub or brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on the flesh of each acorn squash half. Season with salt and pepper. Place squash halves onto the prepared baking pan, cut-side down.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, and carrots. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced pear and cook until softened but still crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  5. 5 Remove acorn squash from oven and turn over using tongs. Stuff with sausage-pear mixture. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

By Diana71

Curried Acorn Squash Soup

Curried Acorn Squash Soup

2.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds and pulp. Place cut-side down in a baking dish; add about 1 inch of water.
  3. 3 Roast in the preheated oven until a knife can be easily inserted, 20 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 While squash roasts, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion until almost translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in garlic and ginger. Add apple and cook, stirring regularly to keep from sticking, until it starts to get mushy, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in 1/4 of the chicken broth. Add curry powder, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Remove squash from the oven and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Remove skin carefully, chop flesh roughly with a knife, and mash some of the flesh.
  6. 6 Add squash to the pot with remaining chicken broth. Simmer soup over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Pour into large bowls and serve.

By HUZZAH

Acorn Squash with Apple

Acorn Squash with Apple

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil unpeeled squash for 15 minutes; drain. Pour cold water over squash; let cool, about 5 minutes. Slice off peel on ridges. Use a teaspoon to dig out peel's valleys. Halve squash; remove seeds and stem. Slice halves into sections, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
  2. 2 Place squash and apples in a large microwave-safe bowl. Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes for ventilation.
  3. 3 Microwave on full power for 7 minutes, 30 seconds. Uncover, stir mixture, and continue cooking on full power until tender, about 7 minutes, 30 seconds more.

By Ed Haley

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash

Moroccan-Style Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Arrange squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet. Bake until tender, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix sugar and melted butter together in a small bowl. Brush cut sides of squash with mixture; keep squash warm while preparing stuffing.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Mix in garbanzo beans and raisins. Season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
  5. 5 Add chicken broth to the skillet; mix in couscous. Cover the skillet, turn off heat, and let sit until couscous completely absorbs liquid, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6 Stuff squash halves with the skillet mixture and serve.

By TRUCKERDOO

Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

Garlic Butter Acorn Squash

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.
  3. 3 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.
  4. 4 Bake squash, cut-side up until tender, about 20 more minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

By Amanda

Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

4.4

Prep
35 min
Cook
55 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place squash halves, cut-sides down, onto a baking sheet. Add enough water to come ½ inch up sides of the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any remaining water.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add apples and onions; cook until onions softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a bowl to cool.
  5. 5 When squash is cooked, stir Cheddar cheese, raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon into apple mixture until evenly combined. Flip squash halves on the baking sheet; fill cavities with apple mixture.
  6. 6 Bake in the heated oven until filling is hot and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

By cksmom1

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage

Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Place squash halves, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, turn squash halves over, and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.
  3. 3 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until celery is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir cheese mixture into sausage mixture, then spoon into squash halves.
  5. 5 Return to the oven and bake until filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

By all_He_created_was_good

Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash

Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Score squash by making ¼-inch deep slashes into flesh; place in a baking dish. Brush with orange juice; season with salt.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small skillet over medium heat; simmer until smooth and sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5 Remove squash from oven; discard any liquid that may have collected in squash. Brush maple syrup glaze over squash halves; return to oven. Bake until tender, about 20 minutes more. Spoon any glaze collected at the bottom of squash over edges of squash. Season with salt.

By John Mitzewich

Winter Vegetable Hash

Winter Vegetable Hash

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter and mix in potatoes, mushrooms, pepper, squash, and shallot. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
  2. 2 Mix kale and sage into skillet. Continue cooking 5 minutes, until kale is wilted. Serve and enjoy!

By rebeccalovestocook