Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter
Roasted Acorn Squash with Garlic Butter pairs the natural sweetness of acorn squash with rich, aromatic butter infused with minced garlic. The flesh turns tender and caramelized at the edges, finished simply with salt and pepper for a cozy autumn side. Serve alongside roast chicken, pork chops, or a holiday spread when you want warm, comforting flavors.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 2
Set each squash half in the baking dish, cut side down.
- 3
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Turn the squash over and add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 teaspoon garlic to each squash. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake the squash, cut side up, until tender, about 20 more minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.
- Calories 543.28 kcal High
- Protein 1.84 g Low Source
- Carbs 31.99 g Moderate
- Total Fat 46.23 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.25 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 31.36 mg Moderate
- Sodium 32.7 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.24 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 71.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source
- Potassium 747.92 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 38.78 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 23.72 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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