Acorn squash (aka pepper squash) is a favourite fall treat, especially in a quick and easy side dish like this parmesan roasted acorn squash! An acorn squash is cut in half, the seeds are removed and it’s cut into 1/2 inch thick slices before being tossed in oil, seasoned and roasted until tender. The seasoning used here is pretty simple with thyme, salt and pepper in addition to the star of the show, parmesan cheese! When cut into small pieces pepper squash takes no more than 20 minutes to roast, so this side dish is ready in almost no time at all. Parmesan roasted acorn squash is the perfect side dish for any fall meal, especially Thanksgiving or Christmas dinners!
Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash
Quick, easy and tasty roasted acorn squash covered in melted parmesan cheese!
ingredients
- 1 acorn squash, washed, cut in half, scooped and cut into 1/2 inch thick crescents
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan cheese), grated
directions
- Toss the acorn squash crescents in the oil, thyme, salt, and pepper,lay in a single layer n a greased baking sheet and sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.
- Roast in a preheated 400F/200C oven until the squash is tender and the cheese has melted, about 15-20 minutes.
Option: Add lemon zest to the seasoning or hit the squash with a splash of lemon juice after roasting!
Option: use another cheese like asiago, grana padano, etc.
Tip: Save the seeds and make toasted pumpkin seeds!
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What temp should the oven be set to? 400?
Yes! The oven is at 400F!
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Made this today, absolutely delicious! The only thing I added was some smoked paprika, garlic salt instead of regular salt and extra parmesean cheese. Such great flavor and a little crunch texture from the extra cheese. Thanks for the recipe 😘
We love these!!!