Baked Acorn Squash

Name: Baked Acorn Squash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash, sliced in half, seeded, and membrane scooped out (remove the stringy stuff); 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, divided; 2 pinches ground cinnamon, divided

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

This easy Baked Acorn Squash recipe is the perfect cozy side dish for fall and winter. The squash is softened with a quick boil, then baked with butter, brown sugar, pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon until caramelized and tender. Simple ingredients, warm flavors, and minimal prep make it an ideal addition to holiday dinners or weeknight meals.

Updated at: Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:30:21 GMT