Roasted Acorn Squash Food

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH HALVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Halve the squash and scoop out and discard the seeds and strings.
• Put the squash halves on a baking sheet. Brush with the butter and sprinkle them with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Roast until they are brown and tender, 50 to 55 minutes.
• Transfer the squash to a serving plate and garnish with fresh thyme sprigs if using. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SWEET ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• Assemble acorn squash on a baking sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of butter and brown sugar in each half. Add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg in each and season with salt. Bake until golden and tender, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, basting flesh of squash several times.
• Twenty minutes before the squash is done, sprinkle edges with raw sugar. Serve squash warm.

PARMESAN ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss squash slices, Parmesan cheese, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated; spread into a jelly roll pan.
• Roast in preheated oven until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet.
• Halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.
• Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and sugar among halves; season with salt and pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a baking sheet and a baking dish.
• Halve the squash lengthwise and clean.
• Transfer the squash, cut side down, to the baking sheet, and bake the squash until it is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Don't turn off the oven.
• While the squash cooks, melt the butter, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Keep the mixture warm until it is needed.
• Arrange the squash, cut sides up, in the baking dish.
• Spoon the butter and seasonings equally over the sections.
• Bake the squash another 15 minutes, until it is very soft.
• Serve the squash hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH

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.

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
• Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put squash pieces, skin sides down, on a lightly oiled rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Bake squashes until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, and brush each slice with butter. Keep warm until serving.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400ºF.
• Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on cutting board. Cut each half crosswise into 6 slices; place in large bowl.
• Mix dressing, paprika and 1 Tbsp. cheese until blended. Add to squash; toss until squash is evenly coated with dressing mixture. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray, reserving any dressing mixture that doesn't cling to squash.
• Bake 15 min., turning and brushing both sides of squash slices evenly with remaining dressing mixture after 15 min. Bake 8 to 10 min. or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

SAVORY ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place acorn squash (cut into 1-inch cubes) onto a baking sheet.
• Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and grated parmesan. Toss with hands until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer.
• Roast squash for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and (using a spatula) turn pieces over. Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes or until squash cubes are tender and crispy brown to your preference.
• Cool for five minutes, serve and enjoy!

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Wash each squash well, then dry with a towel.
• Trim the top and bottom off, then cut each squash in half through the center.
• Use a melon baller or spoon to remove the inner seeds and strings.
• Lay each cut half on its flat side, and cut straight down toward the cutting board to make 1-inch thick slices.
• In a small bowl, microwave together the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, cloves, and salt for about 60 seconds, until the butter has melted. Stir well with a spoon.
• Place the cut slices on a rimmed sheet pan in a single layer, then brush the maple butter onto both sides of each piece.
• Roast for 25 minutes on the first side, then flip each slice over and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until caramelized and soft. Enjoy!

ROASTED JUICY ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Chop onions, celery, bell pepper, and mix together with pepper and Mrs. Dash Seasoning Bland in a large bowl.
• Slice each squash in half. Place face up on a cutting board and scoop out the seeds with the edge of a spoon (Note: you can discard seeds, wash, then roast at 400 for about 20 minutes for a healthy snack later).
• Spray a roasting pan and line with tin foil to protect pan. Place squash, seeds removed, face-up on a rack in a baking pan. Spritz with a bit of water.
• Fill the pockets formed from removal of seeds with chopped celery, bell pepper, and onions. Sprinkle with a bit more black pepper and Mrs. Dash Original Seasoning Blend, then spritz lightly with water again.
• Bake at 350 for about 40 to 50 minutes until a fork easily pierces the squash interior.
• Remove squash from skin before serving. You can make this recipe a day ahead, remove squash from skin, and store in fridge until ready to use.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 1/4 inch from stem end and bottom of each squash, and discard. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Discard seeds and membrane.
• Cut each squash half crosswise into 2 slices, each 1-inch thick.
• Combine honey, olive oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add squash, and toss to coat.
• Place squash on an oiled sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH BOURBON

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Cover a cookie sheet with tin foil.
• Place the acorn squash halves on the tin foil and fill each half equally with the remaining ingredients.
• Bake until soft, approximately 45 minutes.
• Serve hot from the oven.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH RISOTTO

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
• Place the acorn squash, cut side down on a well oiled baking sheet.
• Bake for about 30 minutes, or until 'fork' tender.
• Remove from the oven, and let cool for a few minutes.
• Scoop out the roasted squash from the skins and set aside.
• In a heavy saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium heat, and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
• Add the curry, spices, and uncooked Arborio rice and stir well, until the rice is coated.
• Stir and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Combine the water and vegetable broth.
• Add the sherry, and 1 cup of the broth, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently for 7-8 minutes.
• When most of the liquid is absorbed, add the remaining cups of broth 1 cup at a time, stirring and simmering until each cup of liquid is absorbed before adding the next one. (The whole process should take about 20-25 minutes.).
• When the final cup of liquid is mostly absorbed, add in the roasted squash and mix well.
• Continue stirring with a wooden spoon until the rice is creamy, yet still retains some bite.
• Add freshly ground pepper, cover and set aside for a few moments before serving.
• Garnish with pecans and parsley.

HONEY BUTTER ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large pan with parchment paper.
• Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds.
• Brush squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place face down in a baking dish and cook for 15 minutes.
• While the squash is cooking, melt the butter, honey, and cinnamon in the microwave.
• Once done, remove the squash from the oven and flip them over, brushing them with the butter mixture and cooking for another 15 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Cut acorn squash in half. Roast them cut side up on a baking sheet for 50 minutes or until the flesh is just tender. Let the squash cool for 20 minutes.
• In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter; saute the onions. Stirring occasionally, cook the onions for 10 minutes, or until they begin to brown at the edges. Mix in the garlic, coriander, and nutmeg. Cook the mixture 2 minutes more; then remove the pan from the heat.
• Spoon the seeds and stringy middle out of the squash, and discard these. Spoon out the flesh, chop it and add it to the onion mixture. Discard the skins. Heat and stir the squash-onion mixture, then season it with salt and pepper. Serve the squash hot.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Split the squash in half through the equator and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Set the squash halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil, if desired. If squash are very large, cut lengthwise into quarters.
• In a bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, and almond liqueur. With a brush or a spoon coat the cut sides of each squash half with the butter mixture and put 2 sage leaves on top of each. Sprinkle with the crushed cookies. Bake until tender, 30 to 35 minutes, basting every 15 minutes with any remaining butter.

HERB ROASTED PARMESAN ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400℉.
• Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Then slice each half into ½-inch thick moon-shape slices.
• In a large bowl, combine the Parmesan, herbs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper; toss until well mixed.
• Spread the acorn squash pieces out onto one large or several medium size baking sheets covered with parchment paper. Using your hands, gently press the Parmesan mixture onto one side of each squash piece for maximum coverage.
• Bake until squash is tender and the Parmesan topping is crispy and slightly browned, about 25 minutes. If desired, garnish with additional parmesan cheese and herbs.

PERFECT ROASTED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
• To prepare the squash, use a sharp chef's knife to slice through it from the tip to the stem. I find it easiest to pierce the squash in the center along a depression line, then cut through the tip, and finish by slicing through the top portion just next to the stem. Use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy bits inside, and discard those pieces.
• Place the squash halves cut side up on the parchment-lined pan. Drizzle the olive oil over the squash, and sprinkle with the salt. Rub the oil into the cut sides of the squash, then turn them over so the cut sides are against the pan.
• Bake until the squash flesh is very easily pierced through by a fork, about 30 to 45 minutes depending on the size of your squash. Add any desired toppings, and serve warm.