Nana's Holiday Acorn Squash

Nana's Holiday Acorn Squash
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    13

Embrace the warmth and nostalgia of the holidays with this delightful acorn squash recipe. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, with a hint of spice, creating a comforting and memorable dish perfect for any festive occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    107 g
  • Cholesterol
    244 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    59 g
  • Sodium
    1059 mg
  • Sugar
    59 g
  • Fat
    96 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
5 mins

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

02

Step
10 mins

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon until well combined. Remove from heat and gently fold in the crushed saltine crackers until evenly moistened. (10 minutes)

03

Step
5 mins

Pour approximately 1 inch of water into a baking dish. Place the acorn squash halves into the water, rounded sides down. Generously fill the cavity of each squash half with the prepared saltine cracker mixture. (5 minutes)

04

Step
45 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. (45 minutes)

For a richer flavor, consider using browned butter in place of regular melted butter.
If you prefer a less sweet dish, reduce the amount of brown sugar slightly.
Feel free to experiment with different spices, such as nutmeg or ginger, to customize the flavor profile.
To prevent the saltine cracker mixture from burning, you can tent the squash with foil during the last 15-20 minutes of baking.
Serve warm as a side dish or as a vegetarian main course.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Newton Batz

    I substituted the butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version, and it turned out great!

  • Chanel Cassin

    This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! Everyone loved the sweet and savory combination.

  • Tatyana Mcclure

    This is my go-to recipe for acorn squash now. So much better than just baking it plain.

  • Clint Kozey

    My kids aren't usually fans of squash, but they devoured this. Will definitely be making it again.

  • Louvenia Mcglynn

    I made this last night, and it was so easy and delicious. The saltine cracker topping is genius!

  • Kariane Huel

    The baking time was spot on, and the squash was perfectly tender.

  • Antonina Abshire

    Next time, I might try adding a sprinkle of maple syrup to the squash before baking.

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