Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter

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Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter is a classic American side dish, particularly popular in the Northeast and Midwest during autumn. It features acorn squash halves roasted until tender, then filled with a sweet and savory mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, and warm spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a moderate source of carbohydrates, primarily from the squash's natural sugars and the added brown sugar, with a small amount of fat from the butter. It provides a good amount of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium, with a typical serving containing roughly 200-300 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	215 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	7 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	15 mg
Potassium	550 mg
Magnesium	35 mg
Manganese	0.6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Folate	25 mcg
Iron	1.0 mg

Per 1 cup (205 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is a staple of American Thanksgiving and fall harvest tables, embodying the seasonal use of winter squash. Nutritionally, the acorn squash itself is a nutrient-dense vegetable, but the preparation transforms it into a richer, more dessert-like side, highlighting the American tradition of sweetening vegetables for holiday meals.