I’ve always considered myself someone who doesn’t really like squash. But over the years, I have tried some variations of squash that I found absolutely delicious. I mean, who doesn’t love some breaded, deep fried zucchini? And I love a good squash soup!
I’ve come to the conclusion that when it comes to squash, there are some really unappealing ways to prepare it, and some fabulously delicious ways to prepare it. So when I picked up some acorn squash at the farmers’ market recently, I was determined to find one of those “fabulously delicious” preparation methods. Well, this Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash was absolutely amazing! And even better, it’s simple and has only a few ingredients. Of course, it helps immensely that two of those ingredients are cream and Parmesan cheese! The cream and cheese combine to create a delicious sauce in the center of your squash–almost like a squash alfredo. This dish was truly delicious, and proof once again that sometimes the simplest recipes are the best.
Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash (1 pound each), halved lengthwise, seeded, and bottoms trimmed to lie flat if necessary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash cut side up on a large, rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
- Divide cream and thyme evenly among squash halves.
- Bake until squash is tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
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Who Dished It Up First: Adapted from Martha Stewart.
Teresa
You know I’ve always made acorn squash with brown sugar. I love the idea of making them with the savory flavors of cheese and thyme instead. I bet these tasted wonderfully.
Janet Fazio
I was just introduced to acorn squash and loved it. I’ve never make it myself. Are they hard to cut like butternut squash?
Lisa
Oh my goodness- these are gr-r-r-reat!! I wasn’t sure how the cream would be baked; but then you fork-mash it together as you’re eating and it’s heavenly.
My hubs even said it was real good. thanks so much for the recipe 🙂
Dyann
Very Martha Stuart’ish