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Quick Microwave Acorn Squash

Quick Microwave Acorn Squash delivers tender, buttery acorn squash with a gentle caramel note from brown sugar and a hint of salt and pepper. It’s warm, cozy, and naturally sweet, making it a great weeknight side or a simple addition to holiday spreads when oven space is tight.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Quick Microwave Acorn Squash
  1. 1

    Poke the insides of the squash halves with a fork; brush with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Set the squash halves, cut sides up, in a large microwave-safe dish.

  2. 2

    Microwave on high until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes. Carefully take the dish out of the microwave and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.