How to Bake Acorn Squash Perfectly Every Time

Heres how to get perfectly cooked squash with a sweet, nutty flavor and moist flesh in no time.

Its the somewhat oval-shaped winter squash with a ribbed, dark green skin and orange flesh.

But have you ever bought it or consideredgrowing it in your garden?

Directly above view of maple roasted acorn squash in roasting pan on table

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If not, whats stopping you?

What Is Acorn Squash?

Plus, its filled with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, fiber, and potassium.

Acorn squash cut in half on a wooden cutting board

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The squashs dense texture and firm flesh will hold up well in yourfavorite squash recipes.

And dont forget about its seedstryroasting squash seedsto make a nutritious snack.

Look for those with smooth, unblemished skin with a stem still attached.

Directly above a sheet pan with roasted acorn squash with herbs and oil

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Be sure torefrigerate cut squash, wrapped in plastic, up to 4 days.

Place squash halves, cut sides down, in a baking dish.2.

Bake in a 350F oven 45 to 50 minutes or until tender.