Not into butternut squash? NO problem here! Make my oven roasted acorn and delicata squash, aka the underdogs of squash season.
This oven roasted squash recipe ties together succulent acorn squash and sweet delicata squash for a show-stopping side dish for literally anything (trust me, this is amazing with my slow cooker turkey chili, save for later).
Recipe at a Glance
- 👩🏼🍳 Cook Level: Easy/ Beginner
- ⏱️ Cook Time: Minimal ingredients, done in just 30 minutes.
- 😋 Taste: Creamy, buttery, sweet, with cinnamon notes.
- 🍽️ Best Served with: Make my roasted chicken thighs, slow cooker braised short ribs, Italian Turkey meatballs, or even my delicious slow cooker beef and bean chili. Hearty, comforting, and irresistible.
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Trusted Tips and Key Reminders
- Remember to scoop out the insides of the squash to remove the seeds before baking.
- Wait a few minutes before drizzling the honey on top of the roasted squash. If want to add a little more cinnamon at this point too, you can!
- Experiment with different spices and sweetener instead of cinnamon and honey. You can do pumpkin pie spice and maple syrup, or even agave nectar.
The Key Ingredients
- Delicata Squash - Delicata has a natural sweetness, which makes it a family favorite and a no-brainer for a quick side dish.
- Acorn Squash - A fall staple with nutty undertones. It's heartier texture contrasts nicely with the delicata.
- Olive Oil - Olive oil ensures your squash roasts perfectly and gets nice a tender as it does.
- Cinnamon - Cinnamon amplifies the squash's natural sweet taste and texture, and also gives a nice contrast to the honey drizzle.
- Honey - A drizzle of honey just adds a balanced sweetness to the overall squash.
Be sure to check out the recipe card at the end of this post for more information about quantities, measurements, and specific cooking instructions.
Simple Swaps and Subs:
- If you really wanted to swap anything out, you could substitute spaghetti squash, kabocha, or yes, the infamous butternut squash in this recipe. You might just need to roast it longer.
- Make the squash savory with herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary.
How to make oven roasted acorn and delicata squash
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut off the top of the delicata, and remove the seeds inside with a spoon. Then, cut the delicata squash into ½" thick rounds and place on the baking sheet. Repeat the same steps for the acorn squash, except when cutting the acorn, you can cut each half into smaller wedges or even 1-inch cubes.
Step 3: Place the squash skin side down on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Step 4: Place the squash in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, watching for the edges to turn a caramelized golden brown. Let the squash cool for 5-10 minutes on the baking sheet before drizzling with honey.
Oven Roasted Squash FAQs
Absolutely! Butternut squash and kabocha squash work wonderfully. They add their unique textures and flavors to the mix.
All leftovers can be placed in a airtight container and placed directly in the fridge. The squash will be good for up to 4-5 days.
Yes! Roast the squash up to a day in advance and reheat it before serving. Drizzle the honey fresh for the best flavor.
For delicata squash, no peeling is needed! Acorn squash doesn't require peeling either if you're roasting it in wedges, but the skin isn't as tender.
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Oven Roasted Squash Recipe
Equipment
- baking sheet
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 medium delicata squash scooped and sliced
- 1 medium acorn squash scooped, halved, then sliced
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400º and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut off the top of the delicata, and remove the seeds inside with a spoon.
- Then, cut the delicata squash into ½" thick rounds and place on the baking sheet. Repeat the same steps for the acorn squash, except when cutting the acorn, you can cut each half into smaller wedges.
- Once the squash is placed on the baking sheet, drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Bake in the oven at 400º for 15-20 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 5-10 minutes, then drizzle with the honey, and serve.
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