14 baked acorn squash recipes

Baked acorn squash rings with maple syrup and cinnamon, covered and baked until tender. A simple vegan fall side dish - add apple slices between the layers for a sweeter variation.

So delicious, moist and flavourful. It was a HUGE hit at our family dinner last night! I actually doubled the batch and it was still perfect...

A two-layer pie with spiced butternut squash custard on the bottom and a gooey pecan pie filling on top, sweetened with maple syrup and dark brown sugar. A Midwest Thanksgiving stunner.

Hearty beef and vegetable stew loaded with tomatoes, potatoes, corn, green beans, peas, and summer squash. Simmered low and slow in a Dutch oven, this feeds a crowd of 10.

Southwest pork stew with chorizo, butternut squash, and corn, baked under a sour cream cornbread crust. A hearty one-dish Mexican-inspired dinner.

Pork stew simmers cubed pork loin and bulk sausage with bell peppers, butternut squash, corn, and olives. Topped with a tender cornbread crust for a Southwestern Sunday supper.

Maple acorn squash bakes halved squash filled with brown sugar, butter, and pure maple syrup until fork-tender. Four-ingredient New England side dish for Thanksgiving and fall dinners.

Baked acorn squash halves stuffed with crushed pineapple and cinnamon. A diabetic-friendly side dish steamed in a water bath until fork-tender and naturally sweet.

Tender baked acorn squash halves filled with seasoned spinach, sautéed onions, and breadcrumbs. This vegetarian stuffed squash makes a gorgeous fall dinner that's naturally light and full of earthy flavor.

Honey baked squash: acorn squash rings roasted tender and topped with a honey-pecan oat crunch. Sweet, nutty, and the make-ahead crunch keeps for months.

Pork chop and acorn squash foil packet dinner with butter, brown sugar, and honey. Sealed up tight and baked into a single-serving meal. Six ingredients, no dishes to wash.

Apple-filled acorn squash with brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and orange zest. Baked cut-side down first for tender flesh, then filled and finished in the oven. A vegan fall side.

Acorn squash halves stuffed with chewy wild rice, chopped walnuts, and bright orange zest, baked until fork-tender. A low-calorie vegetarian main or side that screams fall.

Roasted acorn squash halves glazed with chutney and filled with a curried herb stuffing studded with dried fruit. Baked in apple juice and beef broth for deep, sweet-savory flavor. A stunning fall side dish.