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acorn squash crockpot slices arranged on a plate in a circular pattern
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Acorn Squash in the Crock Pot

An easy way to cook your acorn squash without the oven
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 77kcal
Author: Sula

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Ingredients

  • 1½ - 2 pounds acorn squash
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

  • Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membrane.
  • Cut each half into wedges.
  • Place wedges skin side down in large crock pot.
  • Melt butter and add brown sugar. Stir to make a thick paste. Spread the butter-sugar paste on the upper surface of each wedge.
  • Cover crockpot and cook on high for 1½ hours. Check wedges for “doneness” by piercing with a fork. If needed, cover and cook 30 minutes more.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.