![]() ![]() What goes well with acorn squash? Well, depending on how you are cooking acorn squash it can be great on its own. Bake until your acorn squash is tender and the cheese is golden (about 30 minutes). Then, lay each acorn squash slice out on your prepared baking sheet and sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Add the squash to the bowl and toss them with the olive oil mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove the seeds with a spoon and slice each squash half into half-circle pieces. With a sharp chef’s knife, carefully cut the squash in half from the stem to the bottom. ![]() The first step will be preparing your acorn squash. Making this Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash is so incredibly simple, it will be a go-to side dish in the fall and winter. NOTE: See the recipe card at the end of this post to get the exact ingredient measurements and instructions. Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash Instructions We bought an electric knife sharpener a few years back and we use it often. If you already have a knife, just make sure that it is sharp. We recommend using a chef’s knife that is at least 8 inches long (like this one: Professional 8’’ Chef Knife). ![]() It makes the job so much easier and it’s perfect for any squash that you need to remove seeds or fibers from - spaghetti squash, pumpkins, butternut squash, etc.Ĭhef’s Knife: For cutting open acorn squash, you’ll want a good quality, sharp knife. Multi-Purpose Scraping Spoon: You can totally use a regular kitchen spoon to scrape and scoop out the seeds of your acorn squash, but we’ve found this scraping spoon to be a really great kitchen tool for all the squash we cook. What are Good Kitchen Tools to Use for Acorn Squash? This post will help with the steps: How To Cook Acorn Squash in a Slow Cooker. SLOW COOKER: While it’s not as common to use a slow cooker for cooking winter squash, you can if you are wanting a method that is mostly hands-off. Check out this recipe: Instant Pot Stuffed Acorn Squash, which not only explains how to cook acorn squash in an Instant Pot but also how to stuff it with a delicious vegetarian filling. INSTANT POT: If you looking for an even easier way to make acorn squash, you can cook it in an Instant Pot (or another electric pressure cooker). Here is an easy acorn squash recipe using the microwave: Microwaved Acorn Squash. This method won’t work for the recipe we’re sharing today, but if you only have a microwave for cooking, you can make acorn squash in it. MICROWAVE: Similar to the stovetop method mentioned above, you can also use your microwave to cook acorn squash. Here’s a great way to make acorn squash on the stovetop: Acorn Squash with Rosemary and Brown Sugar. You can also cut acorn squash into pieces and saute or fry it in a frying pan. This method can work well if you will be serving the acorn squash as halves or mashing it. You will need a steamer rack for your pot and it will take about 15 minutes. STOVETOP: If you don’t have an oven or just prefer to not use it, you can also cook acorn squash by cutting it in half and steaming it on your stovetop. This is the method you will need to use to make this Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash recipe. OVEN: The most popular way to cook acorn squash - and the method we recommend - is cooking it in the oven roasting or baking. There are several ways to cook acorn squash: But our favorite way of serving it is as a side dish. Acorn squash also makes an excellent soup. It can be an ingredient in main dishes, particularly for vegetarian dishes. There are many ways you can enjoy acorn squash. Usually, the price drops during these months, so it’s a great time to buy it and try some recipes, like this Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash that we’re sharing here today. But, since it’s a winter squash, it’s actually in season starting in October through December. I love winter squash! My most favorite one is spaghetti squash, but acorn squash is another great one that I try to incorporate into our menus, particularly in the fall and winter.Ĭhances are, you can probably find acorn squash year-round in your grocery store. The parmesan cheese compliments the sweetness of the squash perfectly! You’re going to love this easy fall side dish! This Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash recipe is perfect for enjoying with your favorite pork or chicken dinners. ![]()
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