Best 6 Baked Acorn Squash Sour Cream Recipes

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Baked acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. It is a great source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber, and it can be prepared in a variety of ways. This article provides two delicious recipes for baked acorn squash: one with sour cream and one with brown sugar and butter. Both recipes are easy to follow and result in a flavorful and satisfying dish.

The first recipe, baked acorn squash with sour cream, is a classic combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The squash is roasted until tender, then topped with a creamy mixture of sour cream, mayonnaise, and spices. The second recipe, baked acorn squash with brown sugar and butter, is a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for a cold fall or winter day. The squash is roasted until tender, then topped with a mixture of brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Both recipes are sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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This elegant side dish needs almost no prep. Just pop the squash in the oven, then make the rest of the meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved lengthwise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat if necessary
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
8 sprigs thyme
1/2 cup grated Parmesan (2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash halves cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper. Divide cream and thyme among halves.
  • Bake until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake until cheese is melted and golden, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

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 SLICES



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Roasted acorn squash slices are a favorite with my family. This recipe has a sweet maple flavor from syrup and an appealing nuttiness from pecans. It's easy, too, because you don't have to peel the squash. -Richard Lamb, Williamsburg, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED ACORN SQUASH & SOUR CREAM



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash & Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mckeowbc

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 acorn squash
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup sour cream
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Halve squash and scoop out seeds and pith.
  • Place squash cut side down on greased jelly roll pan. Pierce squash with fork several times.
  • Bake at 350˚ for 1 hour. Done when fork easily pierces.
  • Remove squash from oven and allow to cool down.
  • Remove squash from shell into bowl.
  • Saute onion in butter.
  • Combine squash, onion, and sour cream until uniform.
  • May be stored in refrigerator and warmed in 250 oven before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.4, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 26.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.4

QUICK SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH



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Acorn squash with its dark green skin and orange interior makes a cheery bowl for this creamy sausage dish. As a twist, try maple-flavored sausage. -Mary Magner, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash so it sits flat. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and celery over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove pan from heat; drain. Stir in sour cream., Turn squash cut side up. Spoon sausage mixture into centers of squash. Microwave, covered, 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE AND SOUR CREAM



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Make and share this Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage and Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash (baked at 350 degrees for 45 minutes)
1 lb sausage (make it spicy or sweet)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cook sausage, onion and mushrooms in butter in skillet.
  • When squash is done baking and cooled slightly, cut in half and scoop out seeds.
  • Add sour cream to sausage mixture.
  • Stuff squash with sausage mixture.
  • Place in baking dish. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. Look for acorn squash that are deep green in color and have no blemishes. The squash should also feel heavy for its size.
  • Prepare the squash. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake the squash. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Make the sour cream topping. While the squash is baking, make the sour cream topping by combining sour cream, mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stuff the squash. Once the squash is cooked, spoon the sour cream topping into the squash halves. Top with additional grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
  • Serve. Serve the stuffed acorn squash immediately or let it cool slightly before serving.

Conclusion:

Baked acorn squash with sour cream is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The squash is roasted until tender and then stuffed with a creamy sour cream topping. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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