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Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash

November 3, 2014 by Danelle 4 Comments

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!

Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash

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

Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place squash cut side up on a large, rimmed baking sheet and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Divide cream and thyme evenly among squash halves.
  3. Bake until squash is tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  4. Bake an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and golden.
© Danelle

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Creamy Parmesan Baked Acorn Squash

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Comments

  1. Teresa

    November 4, 2014 at 4:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
  2. Janet Fazio

    December 11, 2014 at 10:43 am

    I was just introduced to acorn squash and loved it. I’ve never make it myself. Are they hard to cut like butternut squash?

    Reply
  3. Lisa

    October 11, 2019 at 5:07 pm

    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 🙂

    Reply
  4. Dyann

    October 12, 2019 at 7:25 am

    Very Martha Stuart’ish

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