Microwave Acorn Squash | Quick and Easy

Microwave Acorn Squash {Quick & Easy}

Microwave acorn squash is a delicious side dish that says fall with every bite, and it is ready in just 15 minutes. This microwave recipe with cinnamon-sugar butter is an easy side dish.

PREP TIME 5 mins
COOK TIME 10 mins
TOTAL TIME 15 mins
COURSE Side Dish
CUISINE American, Gluten free
SERVINGS 2 servings

INGREDIENTS
1 acorn squash
2 teaspoons brown sugar or honey
dash of cinnamon and/or nutmeg
2 teaspoon butter
dash of salt
2 tablespoons water, for steaming

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise; scrape out seeds.

2. Place cut side down into a glass baking dish containing 2 tablespoons water.

3. Cook in microwave until squash is tender, about 6 minutes. (Cooking time depends on your microwave strength and the number of squash you are cooking; this recipe was tested using one squash—two halves—in a 1600 watt microwave.)

4. Remove from microwave, turn squash right side up in same dish.
Into each hollow, place butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook in microwave until butter mixture is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes.

Serve hot.
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