Fall is in the air, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a delicious and hearty dish? Stuffed acorn squash is a classic autumnal dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a weeknight meal. This article features a collection of apple-walnut stuffed acorn squash recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table.
From classic recipes that use simple, wholesome ingredients to more innovative takes on the dish, there's a recipe here for every taste. Whether you prefer a sweet and savory flavor profile or a more savory dish, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal.
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is the most incredible recipe that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by cksmom1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
- While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
- Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
APPLE WALNUT ACORN SQUASH
Filled with apples, nuts, bacon, and spices, this acorn squash recipe is a full-flavored side dish. The sweet and buttery acorn squash flavor combines with the tart apples and salty bacon to create a dish your family will love (even the picky eaters). The best part of this acorn squash recipe? The majority of it is prepared in...
Provided by Kitchen Crew
Categories Vegetables
Time 37m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Mix together the chopped apples and lemon juice.
- 2. Mix together the sugars and spice.
- 3. Combine the apples with the sugar and spice mixture.
- 4. Fold in the crumbled bacon and chopped walnuts. Set aside while you prepare the acorn squash. (That will give the apple filling time to have its flavors come together.)
- 5. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove seeds.
- 6. Set on a round microwave-safe dish and pierce the inside of the squash with a fork.
- 7. Melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Brush the inside of the squash with the melted butter.
- 8. Sprinkle 2 tsp of brown sugar and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper over acorn squash halves to season the squash.
- 9. Then microwave for 6 minutes.
- 10. Fill the squash with the apple filling. (Depending on the size of your squash you may have some extra filling leftover.) Dot the top of each squash with the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tsp of brown sugar over the filling.
- 11. Microwave again for 6 minutes.
- 12. Remove from the microwave. The dish will be hot so use pot holders to remove the dish from the microwave. Let it sit in the dish for a few minutes to cool. Then serve.
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING
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
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
SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese
Provided by Tasty
Categories Sides
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
- Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
- Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
- While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
- Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
- Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
- Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
- Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams
APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Got an acorn squash that's just hanging out with nothing to do? Here's a simple way to cook it, then stuff it with a spicy apple-walnut filling.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Recipes
Time 32m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut off and discard small piece from pointed end of squash. Cut squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until squash is very tender.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender and golden brown. Stir in apples; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts.
- Place squash, cut sides up, on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g
APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This squash has a delicate hint of orange combined with dried cranberries and a tart apple for a true taste delight. The maple syrup adds a delicate touch of sweetness.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Apple
Time 30m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
- Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
- Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
- While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
- Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
- Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
- Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 42.6, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 18.4, Protein 3.6
APPLE-STUFFED SQUASH
Nila also sends along her recipe for Apple-Stuffed Squash, which will give any meal a real taste of autumn.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sprinkle squash with salt. In a small skillet, saute apple slices and raisins in butter until apples are tender. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon into squash halves; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until squash is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MUSHROOM, APPLE, AND WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
These savoury stuffed squash are an easy accompaniment to a festive meal or casual weeknight dinner. The meaty mushrooms add beautiful texture to the stuffing, while the apples add a layer of tartness and bite.
Provided by Mary Jenny
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 8 , 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
- Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake about 30 minutes or until soft.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add celery and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Lower heat and add apples. Continue to cook until apples become tender, about 5 minutes. To the pan add butter, sage, and vegetable stock. Heat just until butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Place chopped walnuts and diced bread in a large bowl. Pour warm vegetable stock mixture over bread. Using your hands toss the bread until it is well coated and most of stock is absorbed.
- Remove squash from oven and turn it cut side up. Divide the stuffing among each squash half; spoon the stuffing into the cavity of each squash until filled. Return to 350°F/175°C oven and bake until stuffing is golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Tip: Use Ontario Idared, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Empire apples.
- More recipes featuring fresh local ingredients are available at mushrooms.ca.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.2, Fat 15.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.4, Sodium 709.8, Carbohydrate 102.3, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 8.4, Protein 18.1
Tips:
- Choose the right acorn squash: Look for squash that is deep green in color and has a smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is bruised or has soft spots.
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds: Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center of each half using a spoon.
- Roast the squash halves: Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
- Make the stuffing: While the squash is roasting, make the stuffing. In a large bowl, combine the apples, walnuts, bread crumbs, celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Stuff the squash halves: Once the squash is roasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly. Stuff each squash half with the apple-walnut stuffing. Top with cheese and return to the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve immediately: Apple-walnut stuffed acorn squash is best served hot. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, before serving.
Conclusion:
Apple-walnut stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and healthy fall dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The roasted squash is tender and flavorful, and the apple-walnut stuffing is sweet, crunchy, and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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