Best 8 Acorn Squash With Cracker Stuffing Recipes

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Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious winter vegetable that can be prepared in a variety of ways. In this article, we present three flavorful recipes that showcase the best of acorn squash. The first recipe features roasted acorn squash stuffed with a savory breadcrumb stuffing, creating a hearty and satisfying main course. The second recipe highlights the natural sweetness of acorn squash in a creamy and comforting soup, perfect for a chilly day. Last but not least, the third recipe offers a unique twist on the classic fall side dish with roasted acorn squash wedges coated in a sweet and tangy glaze. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and beautiful photos to guide you through the cooking process. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking to explore new flavors, these acorn squash recipes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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ACORN SQUASH WITH MIXED-GRAIN STUFFING



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Each component of this satisfying plant-based dish can be made in advance: the roasted squash, the sweet-and-savory Middle Eastern-style stuffing, and the snappy pomegranate relish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 45m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
4 small acorn squashes (each 1 to 1 1/4 pounds), halved lengthwise and seeded
6 cups Mixed-Grain Stuffing
Pomegranate Relish, for serving
Toasted slivered almonds and coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush a baking sheet with oil. Mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, cumin, and coriander; sprinkle inside of squashes with spice mixture. Place squashes on sheet, cut-sides down, and roast until just tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Turn cut-sides up and fill with stuffing, mounding slightly (you should use about 3/4 cup in each squash half). These can be made ahead and refrigerated, covered, up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before baking. Bake, covered with parchment-lined foil, until heated through, about 15 minutes. Serve, with relish and sprinkled with toasted almonds and parsley.

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Very easy acorn squash with stuffing, that even the kids like, when you want to do something with it besides just butter and brown sugar!

Provided by Weavre

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 cups dry bread stuffing mix, divided
1 ½ cups chicken broth, divided
salt and pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
onion powder to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place squash, face up, in a shallow baking dish. In each half place 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 cup stuffing mix, 3/4 cup chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Wrap each half tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until squash is very tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1230 calories, Carbohydrate 216.2 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 30.6 g, Fiber 17.4 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.4 g, Sodium 4671.2 mg, Sugar 52.4 g

ACORN SQUASH WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING



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If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here's your new go-to recipe. It's colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it's a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of squash halves so they sit flat. Place squash hollow side down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the apple, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook and stir until berries pop and liquid is syrupy. , Turn squash halves over; fill with cranberry mixture. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ACORN SQUASH WITH LEFTOVER STUFFING



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Our Test Kitchen offer up this unique way to present leftover stuffing. Serve this squash as a hearty side dish or as a meatless entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 small acorn squash
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons boiling water
2 cups cooked stuffing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
1 teaspoon paprika
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until tender, about 30 minutes. , When squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (flesh will measure about 3 cups). Drain water from pan; place squash shells cut side up in pan and set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the flesh, egg, salt and pepper. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; add to squash mixture. Add stuffing; spoon into squash shells. If desired, top with cheese. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 400° until heated through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ACORN SQUASH WITH CRACKER STUFFING



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Dad used to make this for us at Thanksgiving. The penultimate holiday treat - I could eat this all the time.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 acorn squash (halved)
1 cup melted butter
14 ounces crumbled Ritz crackers
1 cup chopped blanched almond, toasted until golden
1/2 teaspoon salt (or so)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Remove the seeds from the centre of the squash halves.
  • Brush the interior with some of the melted butter and sprinkle very lightly with salt.
  • Put the cracker crumbs, almonds, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar and add enough melted butter to bind.
  • Stuff squash cavities with this mixture, mounding slightly.
  • Place in a large baking pan and pour in enough hot water to come about 1" up sides of squash.
  • Bake for about 75 minutes (may need a little longer, depending on the size of your squash). Squash should be tender when pierced.
  • Place 1 half per person.
  • Eat with a spoon to scoop out yummy flesh and stuffing.

ACORN SQUASH WITH RASPBERRY STUFFING



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large acorn squash
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (recommended: McCormick)
1 cup brown ready rice (recommended: Uncle Ben's)
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup light raspberry and walnut vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut squash in half and scoop out seeds. Use a pastry brush to brush squash with olive oil and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine remaining ingredients. Fill centers of squash with stuffing mixture.
  • Place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
  • Remove foil and continue baking another 15 to 20 minutes or until squash is fork tender.
  • Cut each half acorn squash into half and serve hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash With Apple Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Apple

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 small acorn squash, halved and seeded (1 1/2 lbs. total)
2 small apples, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
2 teaspoons margarine, melted
1 pinch salt
1 pinch fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Prepare a square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place squash cut-side down in a baking pan.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • While squash is baking, combine apples, celery, onion, margarine and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Turn squash cut-sides up.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Divide apple mixture to fill cavities of the squash.
  • Bake stuffed squash halves, covered with foil, 30 minutes or more.
  • Serve hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING



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So, so good with pork.

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 apple, diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons minced onion
2 teaspoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
  • Combine apple, celery, water, onion, and butter in a small baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake squash and apple mixture in the preheated oven until squash and apple are tender, about 45 minutes. Fill squash halves with apple mixture; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 44.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right acorn squash: Look for squashes that are heavy for their size, with a deep green color and no blemishes.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash: Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Make the cracker stuffing: While the squash is roasting, prepare the cracker stuffing according to the recipe instructions.
  • Stuff the squash: Once the squash is roasted, spoon the cracker stuffing into the squash halves.
  • Bake the stuffed squash: Place the stuffed squash halves back in the oven and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the stuffing is heated through.
  • Serve the stuffed squash: Garnish the stuffed squash with fresh herbs and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash with cracker stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The squash is roasted until tender and then stuffed with a savory cracker stuffing. The combination of sweet squash and savory stuffing is sure to please everyone at the table. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover crackers.

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