28 Acorn Squash Recipes Worth Your Fall Consideration
As much as I would like to deny it, summer will be fading soon and fall will arrive in all its autumnal beauty, bringing with it some favorite flavors we look forward to every year.
Sure, apples and pumpkins are the stars of most of our fall cooking dreams, but one of my favorite things about this time of year is the abundance of squash at the grocery store and local farmers' markets. From butternut squash and spaghetti squash, to one of my personal faves, acorn squash there are so many varieties to choose from.
Acorn squash (also known as pepper squash or Des Moines squash) can go from a simple side dish to the star of the meal easily and these 28 best acorn squash recipes are here to show you how!
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Over the years I have found so many ways to use one of our favorite fall veggies. From simply roasting it in the oven to stuffing it with meats, other veggies and cheese until it's overflowing with flavor, the possibilities are endless once you cut into an acorn squash. Here you will find ways to use it as a side dish, main dish, soup course and even as an appetizer!
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How To Cook Acorn Squash
Like many other vegetables, roasting acorn squash has become a go-to method when you want simplicity, but lots of flavor. Baking it in the oven brings out its sweetness and nutty flavor. We love it with just butter, salt and pepper, but there are so many flavors you can add from sweet to savory and even spicy.
The good news though? You can also prepare it in both your slow cooker and Instant Pot, saving time and effort. Plus, on those warm autumn days when you want fall flavors—but not a hot house—these two methods are the way to go!
Best Acorn Squash Recipes
Recipes like Roasted Acorn Squash might be super simple, but it's filled with mega flavor. And when the holidays roll around and you need to save some stove-top space, Slow Cooker Acorn Squash will be life-changing.
The Grilled Acorn Squash Salad is a great light meal on those still warm Indian summer evenings. Or pair it with Acorn Squash and Carrot soup for a complete autumn meal.
The Praline Roasted Acorn Squash was also a huge hit in our house last year and almost tastes like dessert for dinner!
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Stuffing acorn squash is another fun meal idea, so you will find recipes for all sorts of stuffing ideas: lasagna, apple and sweet potato, sausage and cranberry, and even chipotle chicken. When you fill this autumn vegetable up with other tasty ingredients, it truly turns into an entire meal.
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This fall, be sure to watch the grocery ads for when acorn squash goes on sale, fill your cart and get ready to cook some of these delicious inspirations!
Best Acorn Squash Recipes
Krista Marshall
These roasted acorn squash are sweet and savory. You can scoop the squash out into a dish and serve family style, or serve each person a half.
Get the recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash
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Krista Marshall
Sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash is filled with rustic woodsy flavors from the apple and mushroom. Packed with meat and veggie, it's dinner all in one gorgeous package.
Get the recipe: Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Allie Albanese
Learn how to make a simply perfect fall dinner side dish.
Get the recipe: Roasted Sliced Acorn Squash
Paleo Gluten Free Eats
Without a doubt, this is our favorite paleo breakfast for fall.
Get the recipe: Egg Sage Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Krista Marshall
Kissed with brown sugar and butter, this roasted acorn squash is simple enough for any night of the week, but pretty and tasty enough to save for the upcoming holidays.
Get the recipe: Maple and Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash
Shannah Coe
Spelt, an ancient grain, adds a slight nutty flavor to these stuffed acorn squash. If you don't have the ingredient, you can easily substitute a wild rice or another grain for the spelt if you choose.
Get the recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Spend With Pennies
Sweet and tender squash filled with a savory cranberry sausage stuffing and baked until golden. This will a hit with the family.
.Get the recipe: Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Cranberries
Everyday Mom's Meals
The warm flavors of pecan pie stuffed into tender, perfectly cooked acorn squash.
Get the recipe: Praline Roasted Acorn Squash
Half Baked Harvest
Name a more perfect fall seafood dinner, we will wait!
Get the recipe: Slow Roasted Cod with Brown Sugar Pineapple Glazed Acorn Squash
Everyday Mom's Meals
Short on time to cook but need to cook? Chuck your acorn squash in the slow cooker and let it do all the work.
Get the recipe: Slow Cooker Acorn Squash
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Salt and Lavender
This sausage stuffed acorn squash recipe makes a cozy and delicious cold weather meal! It’s loaded with parmesan cheese, butter, and fresh thyme. It will be terribly hard not to love the fall flavors this dish imbues.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Parmesan Stuffed Acorn Squash
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
Easy to make, with very little cleanup, it has just enough sweetness, and just enough heat, this fiery acorn squash will keep your taste buds asking for more!
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Brown Sugar Chile Roasted Acorn Squash
Vindulge
Grilling acorn squash is super easy, and adds incredible flavor to this easy fall salad. Serve as a side or enjoy it as a dinner salad.
Get the recipe: Grilled Acorn Squash Salad
Spend With Pennies
Baked acorn squash brushed with butter and lightly seasoned with parmesan cheese. Yum.
Get the recipe: Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash
Flavor Mosaic
With only 5 ingredients, Instant Pot acorn squash cooks in less than 25 minutes and makes a comforting sweetened Fall side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving.
Get the recipe: Instant Pot Acorn Squash
Crock-Pot Ladies
This slow cooker soup is nourishing, filling, and gets to be dunked into with crusty bread.
Get the recipe: Crock Pot Acorn Squash Soup
Cooking With Ruthie
This recipe makes the case that you can eat your vegetables and have your dessert, too.
Get the recipe: Acorn Squash with Maple Cream Filling
Half Baked Harvest
Sweet brown sugar roasted squash is mixed with the spicy chicken, the spinach and couscous filling. It's then topped off with some sharp cheddar cheese and finished with browned butter breadcrumbs.
Get the recipe: Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash
Half Baked Harvest
Sweet pineapple and acorn squash were destined to be cooked together.
Get the recipe: Brown Sugar and Pineapple Roasted Acorn Squash with Spiced Brown Butter
Cooking with Ruthie
This dish stars three fall produce superstars, and is filled with all the aromas and flavors of autumn.
Get the recipe: Apple and Sweet Potato Stuffed Acorn Squash
Salt and Lavender
Fall lunch has never been tastier.
Get the recipe: Acorn Squash and Carrot Soup
Flavor Mosaic
These sweet and spicy sliced squash pieces are oven-roasted with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds to make an impressive and festive Thanksgiving side dish for your holiday dinner.
Get the recipe: Baked Acorn Squash Slices
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Anything spaghetti squash can do, acorn squash can do better! Just make this lasagna stuffed acorn squash, and you'll see what we mean.
Get the recipe: Lasagna Stuffed Acorn Squash
Half Baked Harvest
Squash and cheese make for a beautiful couple.
Get the recipe: Honey Butter Roasted Acorn with Burrata and Pomegranate
Half Baked Harvest
Don't you just want to climb into this bowl?
Get the recipe: Crockpot Crispy Caramelized Pork Ramen Noodle Soup with Curry Roasted Acorn Squash
Cupcakes & Kale Chips
On fall busy weeknights, you can be quickly make and eat this smoky, spicy acorn squash stuffed to the gills with garlic, turkey chili, and topped with cheese.
Get the recipe: Fire Roasted Garlic Turkey Chili Stuffed Acorn Squash
Half Baked Harvest
Salty miso paste complements the maple, treacly sweetness of acorn squash incredibly well.
Get the recipe: Miso Roasted Acorn Squash Pomegranate Salad
Spend With Pennies
A little butter and honey, and a sprinkling of cinnamon make instantly elevates roasted acorn squash.
Get the recipe: Honey Butter Roasted Acorn Squash
