CHEF JOHN'S BAKED ACORN SQUASH
I like how this tastes, but scoring the squash with a knife before baking really makes for a great presentation. It also allows the simple but delicious glaze to penetrate nice and deep.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Score the squash by making 1/4-inch deep slashes into the flesh of the squash. Place in baking dish. Brush with orange juice and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 min.
- Meanwhile, simmer butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small skillet over medium heat until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the squash from the oven. Pour out any liquid that may have collected in the squash. Brush the glaze over each squash half. Return to the oven until tender, about 20 more minutes. Spoon any glaze that has collected at the bottom of the squash over the edges of the squash. Season with additional salt, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 10.3 mg, Sugar 15.4 g
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Pusha Sah
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the filling was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Alicia Peterson
[email protected]I'm not a fan of acorn squash, but I tried this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and delicious.
Rahul Negi
[email protected]This recipe is not for beginners. It's a bit complicated and time-consuming, but the results are worth it.
Jay ma Raj Devi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the squash was undercooked. I had to put it back in the oven for an extra 15 minutes.
Narendra Vishwakarma
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and paprika to the filling, and it was much better.
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[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The squash is always perfectly cooked and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I love the crispy topping.
Ashfaque Ali Ashfaque Ali
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fall recipes. The squash is always so tender and the filling is so creamy and flavorful. I love serving this dish to guests because it's always a crowd-pleaser.
De todo un poco Tapia
[email protected]I love this recipe! The squash is always tender and flavorful, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I usually serve it with a side of roasted vegetables.
Faraz Jutt
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out delicious! I used a combination of Gruyère and Parmesan cheese for the filling, and it was perfect.
Saida
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the squash and the filling was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.
wolf man
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The squash was perfectly cooked and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I loved the crispy topping. It was a hit with my family and friends.
Sanoj Sha
[email protected]I tried this recipe for the first time last week and it was a success! The squash was tender and the filling was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Raja Ahbab
[email protected]This is one of my favorite fall recipes! The squash is always so tender and flavorful, and the filling is creamy and delicious. I love serving this dish to guests because it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Sekum Maxwell
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash was cooked perfectly and the filling was so tasty. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Khozibai Altinbek
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out delicious! I added a bit of extra garlic and paprika to the filling for some extra flavor. Served it with a side salad and it was a perfect meal.
Dhanbahadur Shahi
[email protected]Chef John's baked acorn squash was a hit at our dinner table! The squash was perfectly tender and flavorful, and the filling was creamy and cheesy. I especially loved the crispy topping. Will definitely be making this again.