What I am not responsible for is when people argue that it’s gone before seconds. Now, now, I understand that the Holidays are for splurging, feasting and devouring – trust me, this one will be devoured at your next Holiday gathering or meal. I’ll bet kids won’t even realize they’re actually eating a vegetable ( my husband didn’t). Dish Casserole Old-School Squash Casserole 4.8 (37) 34 Reviews This classic squash casserole dish is a staple in the South, known for its creamy sauce and buttery cracker topping. I’ve conquered and perfected this recipe three times and I love it even more than I did the last. Unlike butternut squash, it’s satisfyingly but not overtly sweet. Acorn squash is often overlooked when surrounded by its brighter squash cousins. It’s easy to make, warming and hearty, and almost nutty in flavor. * Tip: these make perfect 1-2 serving sized portions, and are a visually appealing dish for any gathering! Perfect Roasted Acorn Squash 104 Comments Jump to Recipe Roasted acorn squash deserves a place on your table this season. But if you don’t, it’s really not that big of a deal.ĭon’t believe my hype? Rather than making an entire dish, dip your toes in the water by simply halving the acorn squash (remove the seeds), dousing them with butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and some honey, baking them then topping them off with a crushed pecan and walnut streusel. The onnnnly downside is if you don’t rush the cooked, mashed squash through a cheese cloth…it can get watery. The cinnamon and nutmeg really make this earthy, flavorful squash, so it really doesn’t take much to make this dish sweet enough to beat the sweet potato. Plus, if you can’t have SP ( or you’re avoiding the starches – I get it) you definitely won’t feel like you’re giving up anything. Honestly, once all is said and done you won’t even be able to tell the difference between the squash and sweet potato. YUP, a Holiday classic and all-time fav for so many…DUPED! That’s a word, right? Introducing a sweet potato casserole alternative using ACORN SQUASH.
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