Easy Candied Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Easy Candied Acorn Squash Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded; 0.25 cup butter, divided; 0.25 cup packed brown sugar, divided

Looking for a simple yet delicious side dish? This candied acorn squash recipe requires only 15 minutes of prep and cooking. Buttery, sweet, and irresistible!

Total time15 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
0.25 cup butter, divided
0.25 cup packed brown sugar, divided

Instructions

Place acorn squash halves on a microwave-safe plate, cut-sides up. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to each half.
Microwave on high power for 8-10 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Rotate the squash halves during cooking to ensure even cooking.
Scoop the squash flesh, along with the melted butter and brown sugar, into a bowl. Mash slightly to combine and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 204 kcal
Fat Content: 12 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 16 g
Sodium Content: 89 mg
Protein Content: 1 g
Cholesterol Content: 31 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 27 g
Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g