Acorn Squash With Three Toppings Recipes

ACORN SQUASH WITH THREE TOPPINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Halve each squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Choose one of the three toppings, above; each makes enough for 4 halves. Brush cut sides of squash halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil, depending on topping); season generously with salt and pepper.
• Place halves, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until almost tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes.
• Turn halves cut side up; dividing evenly, sprinkle with topping. Return to oven; continue baking until tender and browned, about 15 minutes more.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Peel, seed, and chop squash into medium-small pieces. Place chopped squash into a baking dish and pour in olive oil; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss again.
• Roast in the preheated oven until squash is lightly browned, about 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Continue to roast until cheese begins to melt, about 5 minutes.

THREE SISTERS SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Combine olive oil and 1/3 of the minced garlic in a small bowl; set aside.
• Remove stem from squash and cut each in half from top to bottom. Scoop out seeds and reserve for another use. Brush inside of each squash with the garlic oil. Place squash flesh side up on a baking sheet and roast for about 35 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and chile and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the remaining garlic, the beans, the corn, the broccoli and the rice, if using. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until corn is bright yellow and broccoli is bright green. Stir in parsley, paprika, salt and pepper and continue to cook for about a minute. Adjust seasonings if needed.
• Remove squash from oven. Scoop corn and bean mixture into center of each squash. Serve right away.

ACORN SQUASH SLICES

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.

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH CHEESY MUSHROOM RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Brush cut sides of squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place, skin-side up, on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender and lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
• While squash bakes, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in mushrooms, onion, garlic, and thyme. Cook and stir until soft, about 5 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is coated, about 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in Cheddar cheese.
• Remove squash from the oven, flip over, and season with salt and pepper. Fill squash with rice mixture, sprinkle with panko, and drizzle with remaining olive oil.
• Return to the oven and bake until heated through, about 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until panko is brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH SHERRY (THANKSGIVING)

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and scrape the cavities clean.
• Melt the butter and mix with the brown sugar and sherry.
• Pile this mixture into each cavity and bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour.

BALSAMIC-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH HOT CHILES AND HONEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Place acorn squash halves, cut side up, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides with 2 tablespoons oil. Whisk 4 tablespoons oil with remaining ingredients in bowl; divide glaze among hollows of squash halves. Brush glaze over cut surfaces, leaving excess glaze in squash hollows. Bake until squash are very tender and brown, brushing cut surfaces every 15 minutes with glaze in squash hollows, about 1 hour.

ACORN SQUASH WITH LEFTOVER STUFFING

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.