Baked Acorn Squash

Name: Baked Acorn Squash Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 Acorn Squash; 2 Tsp Cinnamon; 2 Tsp Splenda or Stevia; 4 Tsp Light Butter

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Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 40

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

1 Acorn Squash2 Tsp Cinnamon2 Tsp Splenda or Stevia4 Tsp Light Butter

Directions

Cut the acorn squash in half. Scoop out all seeds and fiber from the center. Dust the half with 1 Tsp of cinnamon and 1 Tsp of Splenda or Stevia. Place 2 Tsp of light butter in the center.

Cover the top of the acorn squash with aluminum foil (make a little hat on each half). Place in a baking dish or shallow pan. Add 1/4 cup water to the dish or pan.

Bake in 400 degree oven for 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and remove foil hat. Mix the center of the acorn squash and ingredients. Enjoy!!

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CINNYBUG.

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 125.5
Total Fat: 3.6 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 63.6 mg
Total Carbs: 24.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
Protein: 1.8 g

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Member Reviews

JEHANSON1
Thank you for this recipe! I substituted the Splenda with Splenda brown sugar and added a pinch of cayanne pepper. We loved it! - 11/2/10
IMKFOX
Yummy! This was an easy way to introduce my hubby and kiddos to acorn squash, which we picked out together at the last Farmers Market of the season. Perfect! - 10/25/09
JUXTAUMINO
Thank you! I was looking all over over instruction on how to bake acorn squash and then it dawned on me to check Spark Recipes. Delicious! - 10/3/09
ALASKAMARIE
It was very sweet. I added raisins to it and had it for dessert. - 12/16/07
YELLOW09RED
I'm baking it now. It smelled wonderful. - 10/22/14
CD13654240
I've always wondered what to do with acorn squash. I'll try this for sure. - 4/3/13
CD12377244
yummy - 10/11/12
SHELBSYD
Yum, going to make this right now! Thanks! I know it will be yummy!!! - 10/15/10
SHECHAM
This was simple and really yummy. Thanks! - 10/4/10
MALEPHICENT
Sounds yummy and perfect for tonight! It's already in the oven! - 9/24/10
KYANN402
Dellicious! I've never been a fan of squash, but this one has changed my mind. - 9/13/08
YAHTZEELOU
This was great! - 4/12/08
MEZACRYS
used baby dumpling squash will use acorn the next time - 2/17/08
PUYALLUP18
very good - 10/29/07
RUNNING2LIVE
Thank you for this recipe. I saw all the sales on acorn squash and I picked some up. I had no idea how to make it. This is delicious, simple, and yummy. It will be added to my fresh vegetable fall list of favorites!! Thank you!!! - 10/26/07