Best Acorn Squash Microwave Baked Recipes

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MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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This easy Microwave Acorn Squash cooking method yields perfectly tender acorn squash in no time at all! Load up your favorite fillings like the comfort food classic combination of butter and brown sugar for a super quick vegetable side that everyone loves!

Provided by Angela

Categories     Side Dish     vegetable side dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 acorn squash
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp butter ((1 tablespoon portion each))
2 Tbsp light brown sugar ((packed - 1 tablespoon portion each))

Steps:

  • Prepare your acorn squash by cutting it in half and coring out the seeds. Leave as much flesh as possible in each half of the acorn squash. Rinse after coring.
  • Place the acorn squash halves facing downward in a microwave-safe bowl or dish with 2 tablespoons of water. Heat on high for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the heated acorn squash halves to individual bowls then add 1 tablespoon each of light brown sugar and butter. Heat on high for an additional 5 minutes in the microwave. Use a fork to check for tenderness after heating, if needed heat in additional 1-minute increments until the squash reaches your desired level of tenderness.
  • Remove from the microwave and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable-and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.-Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes. , Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 289mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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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

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

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

ACORN SQUASH MICROWAVE BAKED



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Make and share this Acorn Squash Microwave Baked recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JetfireK

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Cut Acorn Squash in half. Remove and discards seeds , rinse well in cool water.
  • Place Squash in a micorwave bowl. Put 1 Tablespoon butter and one tablespoon sugar in each half. Place in microwave on high for 10 minutes.
  • To check for doneness pierce squash (do not break through skin) with fork. Slips in easily is ready to eat -- be careful is extremely hot and delicious -- .

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Microwave Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  • Turn squash cut side up. Fill centers with brown sugar, butter and honey; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until heathed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210.8, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 206.7, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 19, Protein 1.8

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