Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash
Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash blends roasted acorn squash with butter, brown sugar, and a whisper of cinnamon for a cozy, autumnal side. The mash is velvety and lightly sweet with warm spice notes, perfect alongside holiday roasts or fall weeknight dinners. Simple ingredients let the natural squash flavor shine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange the acorn squash, cut-sides down, on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- 4
Flip the squash, sprinkle cinnamon into the centers, and dot with butter.
- 5
Continue baking until the flesh is easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.
- 6
Scoop the squash flesh into a large bowl; stir in the salt and brown sugar until evenly combined.
- Calories 205.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 1.78 g Low Source
- Carbs 22.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.8 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 31.35 mg Moderate
- Sodium 44.99 mg Low Source
- Fiber 3.4 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.19 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 74.72 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source
- Potassium 760.89 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 41.41 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 23.7 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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