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How to make Acorn Squash
How to make acorn squash in the slow cooker. This sweet and buttery recipe is sure to please!
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
3
hrs
30
mins
Total Time
3
hrs
40
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
acorn squash
Servings:
4
Calories:
149
kcal
Author:
Sarah Olson
Equipment
Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger
Ingredients
1/2
cup
water
1
acorn squash
1/8
tsp.
cinnamon
1/8
tsp.
nutmeg
1/4
cup
brown sugar
2
Tbsp.
butter
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Add the 1/2 cup water to a large oval slow cooker.
Cut the squash in half down the middle.
Place the acorn squash in the slow cooker flesh up.
Sprinkle over the cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar evenly onto the squash. Add a 1 Tbsp. slice of butter in the middle of each acorn squash half.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours without opening the lid while it cooks.
Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutritional values are approximate. If you require a special diet, please use your own calculations. Nutritional value are for 1/4 of the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories:
149
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
15
mg
|
Sodium:
61
mg
|
Potassium:
392
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
13
g
|
Vitamin A:
580
IU
|
Vitamin C:
11.9
mg
|
Calcium:
47
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg