Acorn Squash Casserole: Cozy, Creamy & Your New Fall Favorite
Experience the comforting flavors of fall with our Acorn Squash Casserole, a creamy dish that will soon become your favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squashes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix heavy cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the mixture into the squash halves and top with chopped pecans.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the squashes are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle extra cinnamon on top before serving.
- Pair with a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 squash half
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Acorn Squash, Casserole, Fall, Comfort Food