What goes well with acorn squash?

FL_Hiker

Hi,
Acorn squash are super cheap right now and they’re so good! I tried making a stuffed acorn squash recipe with cheese, onions, and sausage but I didn’t really like all that stuff on top of the squash... the squash was so good by itself I felt it took away from it. I’m thinking of instead making the squash as a side and accompanying it with some sort of meat. Problem is I don’t know what flavors really compliment acorn squash lol. Crock pot recipes for the meat dish would be a plus. Any suggestions?
Thanks

AJB1014

Acorn squash soup!!! https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229087/roasted-acorn-squash-soup/

I like plain old oven roasted acorn squash with a pork loin - I like this recipe, very open ended. https://memeinge.com/blog/crock-pot-pork-tenderloin/

FL_Hiker

AJB1014 wrote: »

Acorn squash soup!!! https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/229087/roasted-acorn-squash-soup/

I like plain old oven roasted acorn squash with a pork loin - I like this recipe, very open ended. https://memeinge.com/blog/crock-pot-pork-tenderloin/

Good ideas thanks!!!!

OddDitty

Try stuffing them!

FL_Hiker

OddDitty wrote: »

Try stuffing them!

I did... I put sausage, onions, hamburger, garlic and cheese. I didn't care for all that stuff inside the squash, it seemed to take away from it to me.

yukfoo

My favorite dinner is almost always squash, brown rice and diced chicken...yum!

funjen1972

Pork, chicken, sausages, roasted brussel sprouts, leafy greens, etc... I serve it with the same foods as I would sweet potatoes or carrots.

acpgee

I would probably roast or microwave, then scoop out the flesh to mash like potato to make a healthier carb side, I also make gnocchi from microwaved squash. Google squash gnocchi for recipes.

FL_Hiker

acpgee wrote: »

I would probably roast or microwave, then scoop out the flesh to mash like potato to make a healthier carb side, I also make gnocchi from microwaved squash. Google squash gnocchi for recipes.

I microwave it but i just eat it out of the “shell”, it’s good like that. I’m just looking for a meat to accompany it. I’m not really sure what flavor spices would go well with it on the meats.

ptlp

I like to add fresh orange juice to acorn squash. A bit of olive oil. Yum.

RaeBeeBaby

A roasted chicken goes really well and is super easy. Just put the chicken in to roast at 375 and then about 20-30 minutes later put in the squash halves. They are done at about the same time. I usually pair this with a green salad or steamed veggie like broccoli. Since acorn squash is a bit higher in carbs I normally don't do potatoes or rice at the same time. Plus, with the whole roasted chicken you have lots of leftovers for other meals (unless you have a big family).

My mom used to put butter and brown sugar inside during roasting, but that's too sweet for me and I don't need the extra calories. I usually just spritz with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. It's yummy without adding anything extra.

Bon Appetit!

Nicksmom106

RaeBeeBaby wrote: »

A roasted chicken goes really well and is super easy. Just put the chicken in to roast at 375 and then about 20-30 minutes later put in the squash halves. They are done at about the same time. I usually pair this with a green salad or steamed veggie like broccoli. Since acorn squash is a bit higher in carbs I normally don't do potatoes or rice at the same time. Plus, with the whole roasted chicken you have lots of leftovers for other meals (unless you have a big family).

My mom used to put butter and brown sugar inside during roasting, but that's too sweet for me and I don't need the extra calories. I usually just spritz with a little olive oil and salt and pepper. It's yummy without adding anything extra.

Bon Appetit!

Sounds so yummy!!!! I totally agree it's great on its own but either chicken or pork would work best i think....maybe some haddock or salmon if you'd like fish...for seasoning a dash of butter or olive oil and cinnamon or nutmeg are great in fall! 🍁🍂🌻 now I'm craving acorn squash!!lol😝

lorrpb

chicken, pork, beef, lamb, or sausage all would go well with acorn squash.

aokoye

Roasted chicken (especially chicken thighs, bone in skin on) are probably my favorite thing to pair with acorn squash. I also prefer roasted acorn squash (or any winter squash) to microwaved and it's about as straightforward as roasting chicken thighs.

And now that you've put that in my head dinner/potentially lunch next week will involve that along with roasted brussels sprouts.