Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

I am excited about this week’s theme of Squashin’ Winter!! We love squash any which way!!! I also don’t think to cook it enough maybe because I need lots of really good recipes. Well, #SundaySupper has really helped out with that!!

It didn’t take me long to think of what I wanted to do with squash though this week. This Acorn Squash With Cinnamon and Cranberries was just the thing! I just had to think back to a couple of weeks ago when we were invited to our dear friends’ home for Thanksgiving dinner.

My family loved every morsel of food that I consumed that night!! I longingly thought back at the amazing acorn squash that my girlfriend Nan had made.

This is my favorite way to have them but I have never had them with cranberries and I haven’t had acorn squash forever and I adore it!!!

This recipe is so simple and lets the squash shine!!

It is also so festive looking with amazing colors!!

Although this recipe is great for a special occasion it is so easy for any night. Bump up your everyday meals to another level with this delicious squash recipe. Your family will love you for it. ENJOY!!

Acorn Squash With Cinnamon and Cranberries for Squashin’ Winter #SundaySupper

Tara Noland

A super easy side dish that will get you rave reviews for your Thanksgiving table!!!

5 from 4 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 77 kcal

Ingredients

 

• 1 Acorn squash
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
• Cinnamon
• Cranberries fresh or frozen

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. Wash and slice acorn squash in half, remove the seeds, and scrape clean.
• Slice off a small amount on the underside if needed to have the squash sit properly. Poke holes in the flesh with a fork.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon, add 1 Tbsp butter and 1 Tbsp. brown sugar to each half.
• Add about a dozen cranberries to each half. Wrap the halves individually and tightly with foil.
• Repeat with more squash if needed. If you have a large amount of other food, reserve 1/4 squash per person if less than 1/3 per person.
• Bake for 1 hour until the squash is very tender.
• Carefully unwrap the foil and slice each half in thirds or quarters and divide cranberries among each slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 33mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Nutrition calculation is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.

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I am lovin’ this Squashin’ Winter theme this week and so will you with all of these amazing recipes!!

Breakfasts and Bread

• Maple Butternut Squash Donuts from Mess Makes Food
• Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Maple Nutmeg Icing from Killer Bunnies, Inc

Appetizers, Starters, and Condiments

• Butternut Squash and Couscous Patties-Indian Inspired from Soni’s Food
• Quick Pumpkin Butter from Shockingly Delicious

Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads

• Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili from Supper for a Steal
• Black Bean Pumpkin Soup from What Smells So Good?
• Hearty Quinoa Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash from Citronlimette
• Roasted Buttercup Squash and Black Bean Soup (Dairy free) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
• Roasted Squash and Mexican Black Bean Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
• Roasted Squash and Sesame Noodle Salad from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Main Dishes

• Butternut Squash and Spinach Quesadillas from The Dinner-Mom
• Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter from Crazy Foodie Stunts
• Butternut Squash Lasagna from Hip Foodie Mom
• Butternut Squash-Sage Cream Sauce with Sausage Spaghetti from Daily Dish Recipes
• Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Pumpkin Alfredo from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Pumpkin Enchiladas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pecans from The Weekend Gourmet

Side Dishes

• Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Cranberries from Noshing With The Nolands
• Butternut Squash and Apple Crumble from The Wimpy Vegetarian
• Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Pesto & Gorgonzola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
• Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese from Big Bear’s Wife
• Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar Honey Butter from Food Lust People Love
• Skillet Buttercup Squash with Bacon from Magnolia Days
• Slow Cooker Squash and Apples from Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Sweet N Spicy Baked Chipotle Butternut Squash Fries from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Twice Baked Pumpkin Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen

Desserts

• Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting from Treats & Trinkets
• Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars from Pies and Plots