“This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine.” - by LDYBUGG10
Ingredients
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Original recipe yields 2 servings
Directions
- In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water, and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
- Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (2 total)
- Calories
- 447 cal
- 22%
- Fat
- 23.4 g
- 36%
- Carbs
- 63.1 g
- 20%
Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (73)
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"Simple, quick and delicious! I love acorn squash and my Mom always used to make it this way. I'm so glad I found this recipe. This is a fall and winter classic and what's great is it takes virtually n..." See moreo time at all! If you want to spice things up add a little cinnamon or nutmeg."
naples34102
"This recipe not only takes care of the job in about 1/3 the time it takes in a conventional oven, but also frees up the oven! Wish I would have thought to cook it this way YEARS ago. I think the last ..." See moretime I made acorn squash in the oven WAS the last time I'll make acorn squash in the oven! Also, I used one large squash and the cooking time and amounts of brown sugar and butter were perfect. Thanks, Corinne, for sharing Nana's recipe!"
ELawson10
"I make this recipe almost the same way except I bake in the oven at 350 degrees. My kids didn't like squash so I called this California sweet potato and they loved it. I baked in the oven at 350 degr..." See moreees. I crunch up a large piece of aluminum foil, then nest the acorn squash in the aluminum foil so they don't tip over. Bake for about 1 hr. Another variation I've heard is to use maple syrup with the butter instead of the brown sugar. Anyway you make it, it is delicious."
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