Microwave Acorn Squash

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Rita McPherson

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 08, 2022

Acorn squash is my favorite fall vegetable—and it goes to great use in this quick-and-easy side dish.—Rita McPherson, Nashua, New Hampshire

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Microwave Acorn Squash

Yield:4 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:10 min

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 2/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Directions

  1. Place squash on a microwave-safe plate, microwave on high for 3-4 minutes. Cut in half; remove seeds and strings. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place squash, cut side down on in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave for 4-1/2 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the crackers, butter, brown sugar and nutmeg. Turn squash over; fill with cracker mixture. Microwave for 1-2 minutes or until squash is tender.