15 Tasty Acorn Squash Recipes

The perfect fall side dish? Try this roasted acorn squash with brown butter maple drizzle! Bake acorn squash in a hot oven until it’s moist and tender, then while it’s roasting make brown butter on the stovetop. Swirl in a little maple syrup and garnish with chopped pecans, and it’s absolutely irresistible! Everyone will want a piece of this easy side.

This one's a hands-down favorite. Here the acorn squash is roasted until tender, then it’s draped in a toasted pecan rice stuffing that makes your kitchen smell like a fall paradise! You know that scent of onions, celery and leeks cooking in butter? Well, this recipe delivers it in spades. Everyone we’ve served it to becomes a believer…and then immediately asks for the recipe.

Got an Instant Pot? Here's a version where you can cook both the acorn squash and the rice in the pressure cooker. See Instant Pot Acorn Squash

This curried acorn squash soup recipe warm-spiced and cozy. Swirled with coconut milk, it's seasoned with warm Indian spices like curry powder, garam masala, and cumin. Topped with crispy quinoa and pepitas to garnish, it has just the right amount of spice, complexity, and heat. 

Here's an inventive acorn squash recipe: use the puree in muffins! This tasty acorn squash muffin recipe features a tender, moist crumb and a streusel topping. via Spoon Fork Bacon

Here's an interesting way to serve acorn squash: as a curry! The sweet squash pairs naturally with flavors like coconut milk, ginger, turmeric and cumin. Serve with rice for a hearty meal! via The Endless Meal

This acorn squash recipe is everything cozy and comforting! This pasta is tossed with brown butter, toasted hazelnuts, sage, and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. The perfect comfort food for fall! via Ambitious Kitchen

One perfect acorn squash recipe? Serve it up in a salad! This one features kale, pomegranate, pepita (pumpkin seed) brittle and a creamy maple tahini dressing makes for a beautiful side dish. Or, try it in our Squash Salad. via Crowded Kitchen

Who says acorn squash is just for dinner? Here's how to eat it breakfast style: filled with Greek yogurt, honey and pecans! it's a tasty and fiber-packed way to start the day. via Ambitious Kitchen

First up in our acorn squash recipes: roasted squash with wild rice stuffing! One of the best ways to "stuff" acorn squash is to cut it into wedges and drape the stuffing over the top. It's easier to serve and eat! Here the squash is roasted until sweet and tender, and then covered with nutty, chewy wild rice, crunchy pistachios, and salty feta cheese. It tastes like fall on a plate.

Here's a fun acorn squash recipe: make it sweet and spicy! Here it's roasted until tender, then topped with toasted sage leaves, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate arils, and a touch of orange zest for a festive touch. via Avery Cooks

Who could say no to more stuffed acorn squash? Here it's cut in half and stuffed with a quinoa stuffing that's quick and simple to put together. The stuffing features sauteed leeks and a hefty dose of fresh sage and thyme to give it all the fall feelings. Mix it up by using other whole grains like rice, millet, farro, freekah or bulgur, and extras like your favorite cheese, pistachios, dried cranberries, or other herbs.

Acorn squash works well with pasta as a fun fall main dish! While the squash roasts, you'll whip up creamy orzo in a skillet. Layer the squash on top of the orzo and serve. via This Savory Vegan

Here's a creative acorn squash recipe: serve it with fish! You'll roast the acorn squash with pineapple, cinnamon and brown sugar then use it as a side dish for cod, roasted on the same sheet pan and topped with a cilantro chile sauce and pomegranate seeds. via Half Baked Harvest

Adding acorn squash puree to risotto gives it an extra creamy body! It's ideal for pairing with nutty, whole grain farro and plenty of Parmesan cheese. via Naturally Ella

Acorn squash pairs perfectly with flavors like cranberry and pistachio. This stuffed squash works as a fall vegetarian main dish or side. It’s packed with rice, vegetables, cranberries, pepitas and goat cheese! via How Sweet Eats