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NANA'S HOLIDAY ACORN SQUASH



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Nana used to make this recipe every important holiday. It's quick and easy and tastes SO good!

Provided by nessa

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup crushed saltine crackers
water, as needed
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir cinnamon and brown sugar through the melted butter; remove from heat and stir crushed saltine crackers into the butter until moistened.
  • Pour enough water into a baking dish to be about 1 inch deep. Lay the acorn squash into the water with the rounded sides down. Fill the cavity of the squash with the saltine cracker mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is easy to pierce with a fork, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.7 calories, Carbohydrate 107.1 g, Cholesterol 244 mg, Fat 96.3 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 58.9 g, Sodium 1059.1 mg, Sugar 58.5 g

SWEET AND YUMMY MASHED ACORN SQUASH



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If you're having trouble trying to find something to do with the acorn squash in your refrigerator, this sweet side is perfect for kids and for adults too! If you would like some more cinnamon or brown sugar, feel free to add some more.

Provided by Chloe

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 pinch ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place acorn squash, cut-side down, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Flip squash and sprinkle cinnamon into the center and dot with butter. Continue baking until flesh can be easily pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes more.
  • Scoop flesh into a bowl and mix in brown sugar until evenly combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.3 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1252.1 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

NANA'S SQUASH CASSEROLE



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An excellent, cheesy dish, especially around the holidays! My grandmother makes this for me every time I come see her because she knows it's my favorite!

Provided by Alyssa Johnston

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped yellow squash
3 cups crumbled prepared cornbread
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 egg
½ (26 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a medium baking dish.
  • Place squash in a pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook 5 minutes, or until tender; drain.
  • In a bowl, mix cooked squash, cornbread, onion, celery, sugar, egg, soup, margarine, and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with sage, salt, and pepper. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Top with remaining cheese, and continue cooking 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 75.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 1178 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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