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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 1 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 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 10%
- Protein 1.78 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 22.88 g 8%
- Total Fat 12.8 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 8.14 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.35 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 44.99 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.4 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 0.19 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 74.72 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 760.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 41.41 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 23.7 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 205.08 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Butter, Ground Cinnamon, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 205.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash healthy?
- Sweet and Yummy Mashed Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 205.08 calories and 1.78 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 8.14 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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