Description
Brown Sugar Acorn Squash is a delicious fall dish that beautifully blends sweet and savory flavors, making it the perfect side for holiday dinners or cozy weeknight meals. Roasted until tender, this simple yet impressive recipe features acorn squash filled with a rich combination of brown sugar, butter, and warm spices. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it will surely steal the show at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, softened butter, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Spoon the mixture generously into each squash half.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with any melted mixture from the baking sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg