Microwave Acorn Squash

two cut acorn squash halves in a green baking dish.

These Microwave Acorn Squash Halves are perfectly roasted with brown sugar and butter. They're sweet, fork-tender, and a fast and easy way to cook an acorn squash.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword microwave acorn squash

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Total Time 13

Servings Servings

Calories 201kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

1 acorn squash 1 to 1 ½ pounds
2 tablespoons butter melted
1 to 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt use less if using salted butter
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare squash. Cut the acorn squash in half vertically. Scoop out the seeds and stringy fiber with a large spoon.
Choose a dish. Choose a microwave-safe dish large enough to fit both squash halves comfortably. If your acorn squash is large, simply cook one half at a time.
Microwave. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to the dish and place the squash flesh-side down. Microwave for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the flesh is tender and easily pierced with a knife.
👉 Cooking time: Microwave wattages and squash sizes can vary, so use the cooking time as a guide and adjust as needed. The squash is ready when a knife slides easily into the flesh and it feels soft when gently pressed.
Season: While the squash cooks, stir together 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
Using tongs or a kitchen towel, carefully flip the hot squash cut-side up. Drizzle the butter mixture evenly over the flesh, then pour any remaining butter and settled seasoning into the squash cavities.
Finish cooking: Microwave for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden and tender.

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Notes

Cook in batches if needed -If you are cooking an larger acorn squash and it does not fit in your microwave, then cook one half at a time.

Choose your tenderness - Cook as soft as you want, although it is delicious when cooked soft enough to be scooped with a spoon.

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