Recipes Using Frozen Acorn Squash
Acorn Squash roasted with butter and maple syrup is so comforting in the cooler months. Seasoned with cinnamon, this has all of the cozy fall vibes. Watch the video tutorial and see our tips below for how to cut an acorn squash.
This is a sweet and savory side dish and it’s irresistibly good. Roasted Acorn Squash is simple enough for a weeknight with Roast Chicken and stunning on a holiday table alongside a Juicy Roast Turkey.
We love all kinds of squash recipes from Spaghetti Squash to Butternut Squash and let’s not forget pumpkin recipes! If you are a fan of squash recipes, this Roasted Acorn Squash is a must-try!
Stuffed Squash Recipe
If you’ve never tried Acorn Squash, this is a great one to start with – you will fall in love! I was pleasantly surprised at how much both of my kids loved it. I suppose it’s hard to resist the combination of maple syrup and butter.
Watch my daughter’s adorable reaction in the video below. I didn’t realize the camera was still rolling when she walked in for her taste test but her expression was priceless. You bet we will be making this on repeat!
Watch Natasha make this Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash. The flavor combination is memorable and you will love how easy it is. I hope you’re craving it by the end of the video.
Instant Pot Acorn Squash {stuffed Acorn Squash}
Acorn squash has the shape of an acorn (hence the name) with grooves or ridge lines running from the tip to the stem. Similar to pumpkin, it has a tough skin that is difficult to cut through, so be sure to review our tips below before getting started. Most acorn squash is dark green on the outside but can vary in color from orange to yellow. Inside, they have pale yellow flesh.
Pro Tip: Pick a squash that feels heavy for its size and look for a squash with smooth skin without soft spots. Like with a watermelon, a green acorn squash should ideally have a deep orange spot where the squash was facing the ground indicating it was picked at the right time.
Pro Tip: To infuse flavor, after the squash has been roasting for 30 minutes, brush the cut side of the squash with the juices accumulated inside the squash.
Honey Butter Roasted Acorn Squash
You can roast and enjoy acorn squash seeds like we did with our Roasted Pumpkin Seeds and they do make a tasty snack.
Store acorn squash in a cool dry place around 50-55 degrees F for up to 3 months. A garage in the cooler months is a good choice. Avoid refrigerating unless you plan to enjoy it within 1-2 weeks since the quality will start to decline with long refrigeration.
This recipe can easily be scaled up or down, just use a baking sheet that fits all of the squash with a little space in between them.
Vegetarian Stuffed Acorn Squash
Once the Squash is out of the oven, drizzle on a little more maple syrup before serving to really amplify the natural sweetness of the squash. You can serve a roasted squash in several ways:
I hope this Maple Roasted Acorn Squash becomes a new favorite Fall recipe for you! It’s as cozy and comforting as it looks and you will enjoy every bite.
Acorn squash roasted with maple cinnamon butter is so comforting in the winter months. It’s a sweet and savory side dish that is simple enough for a weeknight and stunning on a holiday table.
Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole
232 kcal Calories 29 g Carbs 2 g Protein 14 g Fat 8 g Saturated Fat 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g Trans Fat 30 mg Cholesterol 300 mg Sodium 775 mg Potassium 3 g Fiber 6 g Sugar 1141 IU Vitamin A 24 mg Vitamin C 88 mg Calcium 2 mg Iron
Welcome to my kitchen! I am Natasha, the blogger behind Natasha's Kitchen (since 2009). My husband and I run this blog together and share only our best, family approved and tested recipes with YOU. Thanks for stopping by! We are so happy you're here.Is this stuffed acorn squash pretty or what? I’m really excited to share this recipe with you. Roasted acorn squash halves topped with herbed quinoa make a delicious holiday-worthy main dish. It’s the perfect option if you’re serving vegetarian and gluten-free eaters.
This recipe is simple enough to put together on a relaxed weeknight, too. Pour yourself a glass of wine and let’s make some stuffed squash!
Quick Acorn Squash Recipe With Cranberries
This recipe requires a few steps, but none of them are difficult. You can make the quinoa mixture while the squash is in the oven. Then, stuff the squash and bake until the quinoa turns golden and develops delicious little crispy bits on top.
The filling steals the show in this recipe. It features cranberry-studded quinoa and two kinds of cheese, one creamy and one melty. Chopped parsley and green onion offer lots of irresistible fresh flavor, and toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) contribute some savory crunch.
I treat my acorn squash the same as I do spaghetti squash—rubbed lightly with olive oil and baked cut-side down so the edges develop some delicious caramelization. Acorn squash bakes up even faster, in as little as 35 minutes.
Simple Roasted Acorn Squash Soup
Then, I stuffed the squash with a modified version of my stuffed sweet potatoes in Love Real Food (page 144). This time, I stirred dried cranberries into the hot quinoa to give them a chance to plump up. I also added some Parmesan for structure and extra flavor, and baked the squash again after stuffing it.
I love how the herbed quinoa mixture turns golden in the oven and develops an almost panko-like, crisp texture on top. It’s
I purposefully omitted the chickpeas from the original stuffing recipe. As written, you should have exactly enough filling to stuff four medium squash halves.
How To Roast Frozen Butternut Squash
If you’re using particularly large acorn squash or wanting to up the protein content of this meal, you can stir one can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained) into the quinoa mixture as described in the recipe notes.
My favorite green salad would be the perfect complement to this stuffed squash. It features fresh apple, which pairs beautifully with acorn squash, and a few of the same ingredients—toasted pepitas, dried cranberries and goat cheese. If you make both recipes at once, you’ll use up one standard four-ounce package of goat cheese.
Please let me know how this recipe turns out for you in the comments! I hope it’s a big hit at your dinner table.
Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
This vegetarian stuffed acorn squash recipe is beautiful and delicious! The cheesy quinoa filling develops an irresistible crispy top in the oven. Make it for your holiday dinner or serve it on a relaxed weeknight at home. Recipe yields 4 stuffed squash halves.
Change it up: You can add more protein to this dish by stirring 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas), into the quinoa mixture. You may have some of the mixture leftover—it’s a great quinoa salad on its own.
Make it dairy free/vegan: Omit both varieties of cheese. You might want to add chickpeas (see above) to fill out the stuffing mixture. Top the baked squash with dollops of vegan sour cream, and you could even finish it off with a sprinkle of vegan Parmesan.
Stuffed Baked Acorn Squash
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Chicken Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
© Cookie and Kate 2010 - 2023. All rights reserved. Cookie and Kate is a registered trademark of Cookie and Kate LLC.This easy stuffed acorn squash recipe has it all! Tender roasted acorn squash overflowing with sweet Italian sausage, fresh apple, kale, and tangy feta cheese.
I’m sure you’ve seen plenty of recipes out there for good old butternut squash. Next to pumpkin, I think it’s the Internet’s favorite winter veggie! But I also like to cook with acorn squash, which is smaller and in some ways a little easier to work with.
Typical acorn squash is perfect for cutting in half to get two good portion sizes. They’re delicious just roasted with a little salt, pepper, and olive oil… but let me tell you, once you stuff them with a colorful, sausage-filled stuffing, they become a thing of beauty. No lie.
Roasted Acorn Squash
I got this recipe from a sweet friend in New Mexico, and it has that perfect southwestern blend of savory and sweet flavors. The stuffing is a combination of Italian sausage, fresh thyme, rosemary, and sage, plus tender bits of celery and sweet apple. The stuffed squash are also topped with feta cheese crumbles and chopped nuts, for extra texture and flavor. With each acorn squash like a personal bowl, this dish is wholesome, delicious, and fun to eat!
With a list of ingredients including sausage, veggies, fruit, and plenty of savory seasonings, this recipe is just right for a Fall
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