Baked Parmesan Acorn Squash

Parmesan-crusted acorn squash is easily made with slices of acorn that are coated in olive oil, cheese, and herbs, and baked until perfectly tender. Loaded with flavor, this acorn squash recipe will make a superb side dish to serve all season long!

The Fall and Baked Parmesan Acorn Squash

The fall is the perfect time to enjoy these acorn squashes. The acorn squash is an ideal vegetable to bake or roast in the oven. Plus, this recipe is not only an easy one, but we decided to make it with an Italian flair.

The result? Absolutely delicious!

Acorn squash can be quite bland on its own, and will require some seasonings. So we decided to jazz them up with some grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. We made these acorn squashes similar to the way our mother always baked her vegetables, such as her roasted parmesan zucchini, oven-baked parsnip fries, and roasted potato marinara, just to name a few.

What is an Acorn Squash?

Acorn squash is a vegetable that has bright orange flesh and belongs to the gourd family. A relative of the gourd family, which includes pumpkins, butternut squash, and zucchini. They typically come in season late fall through winter months.

Reasons We Love Acorn Squash

• They are low in calories.
• Packed with a ton of nutrients.
• Loaded with vitamins, including vitamin C, provitamin A, B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, iron, and manganese.
• Plus, it is an excellent source of B vitamins and is loaded with antioxidants.
• Also, they help promote digestive health, being high in fiber, and are packed with both soluble and insoluble fiber.

How to Make Baked Parmesan Acorn Squash?

First, gather all the ingredients. And, remember our full recipe card is located below. But first, let’s go through our easy-to-follow steps so you’ll know what’s involved before you start.

1. Cut and Slice Acorn Squash: On a cutting board, place a kitchen towel under the acorn squash. This will prevent it from rolling around while you are cutting it. Slice the top and bottom and discard them. Then, cut the squash in half and scoop the seeds with a spoon or fork, and discard them. Next, turn them over, and slice into 1-inch (or less) thick slices.

Helpful Tip To Slice an Acorn! If the acorn is very hard to slice, you can place it into the microwave and cook it for 2 minutes or more until the skin is slightly softened, enough for you to slice it easily.

2. Dip and Coat Each Slice: On a plate or narrow bowl, pour the olive oil. Then, in a second plate (or bowl), mix the grated cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Take each slice, one at a time, dip it into the oil, and coat both sides. Then generously coat it in the cheese and herb mixture on both sides.

3. Preheat Oven and Bake: Place each coated squash slice on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake them at 400 degrees (204C) for at least 20 minutes, or until they are fork tender. Transfer them to a serving platter. Before serving, scatter extra grated parmesan cheese over them and serve.

More Delicious Baked or Roasted Veggies

• Easy Baked Ratatouille
• Baked Peas and Artichoke Hearts
• Baked Vegetable Bird’s Nests
• Easy Baked Shishito Peppers
• Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Butternut Squash

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Happy Baking! 🙂

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xo anna and liz