Acorn Squash Slices Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan and turn off the heat. Remove 1/4 cup of the melted butter and reserve. Whisk the maple syrup, cider vinegar, dry mustard, crushed red pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove the glaze from the heat and let cool. Set aside 1/3 cup of the glaze for drizzling at the end.
• Carefully halve the squashes from the stem to the bottom. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Place the squash halves flat-side down and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch scalloped half-moons. Place the slices in a very large bowl.
• Mix together the chili powder, coriander, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the squash slices. Drizzle the reserved 1/4 cup of melted butter over the squash. Toss with your hands to make sure the slices are evenly coated.
• Place the squash slices on the grill and cover. Cook until dark grill marks appear, about 10 minutes. Flip the squash slices; cover and cook until the squash is just tender enough to be pierced easily with a paring knife, 7 to 8 minutes more.
• Brush the squash slices with the glaze and flip. Cook 1 minute, brush with glaze, flip and cook on the other side for another minute. Remove from the grill and arrange on a large platter. Drizzle with the reserved glaze. Sprinkle with the pepitas. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Toss squash slices, Parmesan cheese, thyme, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until the squash is evenly coated; spread into a jelly roll pan.
• Roast in preheated oven until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with extra-virgin olive oil and season with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper. Arrange squash, cut side down, in a single layer and roast until tender, 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cut 1/4 inch from stem end and bottom of each squash, and discard. Cut each squash in half crosswise. Discard seeds and membrane.
• Cut each squash half crosswise into 2 slices, each 1-inch thick.
• Combine honey, olive oil, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Add squash, and toss to coat.
• Place squash on an oiled sheet pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until tender.

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Cut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices.
• Arrange slices slightly overlapping, in a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 375 degrees oven for 35 minutes or until almost tender.
• Combine melted butter, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon.
• Spoon over squash.
• Continue baking, uncovered, 15 minutes or until squash is tender, basting occasionally with syrup mixture from bottom of pan.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Place acorn squash (cut into 1-inch cubes) onto a baking sheet.
• Drizzle squash with olive oil and sprinkle with seasonings and grated parmesan. Toss with hands until evenly coated. Arrange in a single layer.
• Roast squash for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and (using a spatula) turn pieces over. Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes or until squash cubes are tender and crispy brown to your preference.
• Cool for five minutes, serve and enjoy!