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Katlyn Moncada
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Updated on June 20, 2023
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The weather's starting to cool down, which means winter squash season is upon us! Shaped like an acorn (hence, the name), acorn squash is about to become your favorite vegetable of the season. Our Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen-approved recipes feature roasted acorn squash, stuffed acorn squash, and even acorn squash soup.
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Bulgur-Stuffed Acorn Squash
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If zucchini boats are a summer dining staple for you, stuffed acorn squash is about to be your fall go-to. Here, the winter squash gets a healthy boost with whole-grain bulgur, which is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamin B.
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Coconut Acorn Squash and Carrot Soup
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Tender-roasted acorn squash meets creamy coconut milk in this blended acorn squash soup recipe. Don't toss the seeds! Roast your squash seeds in the oven to top your bowl of soup (or to munch on later as a snack).
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Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash
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For a simple baked acorn squash recipe, you've got to try this five-ingredient recipe. Maple-roasted with a hint of cinnamon, it's an easy way to add a touch of fall to any meal. Add some orange zest for a bit of brightness.
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Roasted Acorn Squash and Beet Salad
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Root veggies like beets take on a much deeper flavor when roasted to perfection. When served with roasted acorn squash over mixed greens, this is one unforgettable salad. Bonus: this is an easy make-ahead recipe, so all you'll have to do is throw on the dressing come dinnertime.
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Gluten-Free Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Cranberries and Pancetta
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This gluten-free stuffed acorn squash recipe is like all your favorite dishes of Thanksgiving combined into one tasty dish. Fresh herbs, cranberries, and chewy rice really layer on the fall flavors.
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Acorn Squash with Bacon-Chive Crumbs
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Bacon-chive crumbs?! Now that's the kind of topping that will set your Thanksgiving sides apart from the rest. For this acorn squash recipe, slices are cooked in your slow cooker, meaning more oven room for pumpkin pies and roast turkey.
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Warm Indian-Spiced Acorn Squash Salad
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If you haven't been stocking garam masala (a fragrant Indian spice blend of cinnamon, cumin, pepper, and more) in your pantry, you should definitely start now. Jeweled with pomegranate seeds, you'll want to make this warm-spiced acorn squash recipe all season long.
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Acorn Wedges with Mozzarella & Tomatoes
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Inspired by cheesy steak fries, this acorn squash recipe starts with roasted wedges. Top with baked tomatoes and a sour cream mozzarella sauce. A final drizzle of Salmoriglio, an Italian sauce made with lemon, shallot, oil, and fresh herbs, adds the perfect bright finish.
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Buckwheat & Cheddar Stuffed Acorn Squash
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This stuffed acorn squash recipe showcases the combination of creamy squash and nutty, chewy buckwheat groats. The filling is rounded out with cheddar cheese, toasted pecans, and dried tart red cherries.
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Acorn Squash with Orange-Cranberry Sauce
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This acorn squash recipe highlights the best of fall flavors. Top wedges of slow cooked acorn squash with a homemade cranberry-orange sauce made with marmalade, raisins, and cinnamon. One BHG home cook shared, "I brought this to a potluck at work and everyone raved about it! Very yummy."
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Roasted Squash Soup
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A touch of honey is our Test Kitchen's secret to coaxing out the sweetness of acorn squash. Puree the squash with butter, chicken broth, and cream for a comforting fall soup.
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