Name: Roasted Acorn Squash Slices
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 acorn squash (sliced); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons roasted veggie seasoning

Recipe

These roasted acorn squash slices have a delicious oven-roasted flavor with crispy, toasted edges. It's a fall-inspired recipe you'll want to make on repeat.

I’ll share with you the best seasonings to pair with roasted acorn squash slices and the step-by-step directions to achieve the crisp and golden texture we all love.

roasted acorn squash slices on a baking sheet

Baked Acorn Squash Slices

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Acorn squash is one of my favorite winter veggies. It has a mild, nutty flavor similar to spaghetti squash, minus the stringy texture, and it takes on the flavors of the spices and seasonings you choose, so it can go in both sweet and savory directions.

Unlike microwaved squash, when you bake acorn squash slices in the oven, you get a soft texture that's delicious while creating crisp edges -which I personally love.

How to Cut Acorn Squash into Slices

The hardest part of cooking acorn squash is cutting it, but this is made easier (and safer) with my simple microwave trick! It also helps to use a sharp knife and a sturdy cutting board.

Microwave (optional).
Poke a hole in the skin with a knife to serve as a vent valve, and microwave the acorn squash for 3 minutes.

woman poking a whole acorn squash with a knife

Peel (optional).
The skin of the squash is edible and super tender once cooked, but if green vegetable skin isn’t up your alley, use a vegetable peeler to remove it.
Cut the acorn squash.
Remove a slice from the stem end of the squash, then stand it upright on the cut end. Starting at the top and slowly working your way down, slice the squash in half.

Scoop out the seeds.
Once the squash is in halves, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh.

Slice or dice.
Place the squash face down onto the cutting board and slice horizontally into ½-inch thick strips. If you want to roast acorn squash cubes, then cut the slices into 1-inch squares. Check out this step-by-step video on how to slice a whole acorn squash into slices.

If you’re not sure how much squash to roast for a family meal, you can expect 2 cups of cubes for each pound of squash. This will feed approximately 2 people.

How to Roast Acorn Squash Slices

Drizzle the acorn squash slices with olive oil, and season with salt and seasonings. Roast in a preheated oven at 400F for 25 to 30 minutes until the squash is golden, has browned tips, and the meat is fork-tender. Cooking time will vary by the thickness of the slices. Below you’ll find a quick video showing the whole process.

left: seasoned acorn squash slices on a baking sheet; right: the same slices roasted

How to Season Roasted Acorn Squash Slices

Acorn squash can be roasted with savory herbs and spices or made sweet with fall flavors such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Here are some of my favorite seasoning combinations:

½ teaspoon salt + 2 teaspoons roasted veggie seasoning
½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon ground sage + ½ teaspoon dried rosemary + ½ teaspoon thyme + ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt + 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning + 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

You should add any ground spices and herbs to the squash before baking so it has time to absorb the flavors. Ingredients such as grated cheese and brown sugar should be added once the squash is finished cooking so they don’t burn while roasting and give your squash a charred flavor.

What to Serve with Roasted Acorn Squash Slices

Roasted acorn squash slices are much more than a side dish for dinner. It’s also great as a topping on salads, savory roasted vegetable bowls, or to make this delicious acorn squash soup.

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Roasted Acorn Squash Slices

Servings: 2 servings

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

These roasted acorn squash slices have a delicious oven-roasted flavor with crispy, toasted edges. It’s a fall-inspired recipe you’ll want to make on repeat.

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Watch how it’s made:

Ingredients

1 acorn squash, sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons roasted veggie seasoning

Instructions

Prep:

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the acorn squash, trim the ends, slice it in half vertically, and scoop out the seeds.
Slice each half into ½-inch thick slices. Place the slices on the lined baking sheet.

Season:

Drizzle the acorn squash slices with olive oil, and season with salt and roasted vegetable seasoning over the top.

Roast:

Roast the acorn slices for 25 to 30 minutes until the squash is golden and has browned tips and the meat is fork-tender. Cooking time will vary by the thickness of the slices. Remove from oven and serve.

Notes

Seasoning variations:

½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon ground sage + ½ teaspoon dried rosemary + ½ teaspoon thyme + ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon + 2 teaspoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt + 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning + 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

If not cooking immediately, store the prepped acorn squash in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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