![]() ![]() Broil 3-5 minutes, until Parmesan is melted and browned. Top each half with salt, pepper and half of the Parmesan cheese. Rake squash away from the skin, add half the ricotta to each half of the squash and mix well. Place cut side down on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and clean out seeds. It is special enough for Thanksgiving, and easy enough for a Tuesday night meal. Yum!! Hearty with a creamy texture from the ricotta, this is a treat. Mix well, then top with a sprinkle of salt and some freshly ground pepper.īroil for 3-5 minutes, until cheese is melted and browned. Rake up the squash to loosen it from the skin, then add two heaping tablespoons of ricotta cheese to each half. Begin by cutting the squash in half lengthwise, clean out the seeds, and place cut side down on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. I’ve made it twice now, and I think we’ll have it several more times this winter. I had an idea to bake acorn squash with a bit of flair, so I tried a new thing and I love it. My Sweet Babboo is sweet enough, so he prefers savory versions. These are such versatile vegetables, and can go sweet or savory. This recipe could easily be a meatless main course, too. This recipe is adapted from Real Simple.Don’t you love fall squash? Acorn and butternut squash are perfect side dishes for autumn and winter to me.This would be great served with these Crispy Oven Fried Chicken Thighs and a fresh side salad.I like fresh thyme and rosemary but my kids don’t. Use about 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs such as rosemary, thyme, parsley, or sage. You can also add in some herbs when roasting the squash.Roast them along with the squash for about 7-8 minutes or just until they are slightly browned and starting to pop. Toss them with some olive oil, garlic powder and spread them on a small baking sheet. Just clean the seeds and dry them really well. ![]() Roasting the seeds is optional but I really recommend it.Some tips about this parmesan roasted acorn squash: The skin is nice and tender and I think it looks really pretty. (It’s my kiddos favorite part!)Īnother great thing about this side dish is there is no need to peel the acorn squash. This step is purely optional but trust me it’s super tasty. I also went a step further and roasted the seeds. Plus it crisps up in the oven slightly which is never a bad thing. The parmesan cheese adds a little salty to the slightly sweet acorn squash making a killer combo. Some other great easy savory side dishes you may want to check out are these Easiest Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Parmesan Potatoes, or Simple Roasted Green Beans. And what better way to make something savory than with cheese, am I right? Not that I am complaining because I still enjoy eating it that way. When I was growing up we would have acorn squash on occasion only it was made with lots of butter and brown sugar. This parmesan roasted acorn squash is a more savory way to enjoy your favorite winter squash. I have an easy side dish for you that’s a little different than the standard method of preparing acorn squash. Jump to Recipe This Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash is an easy side dish! It uses simple ingredients and you can even roast the seeds! ![]()
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