How pretty is this Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash dish? I love squash of all kinds but acorn squash might be my favourite! Pretty slices of squash are seasoned with Parmesan cheese and baked until tender. They make a healthy, flavourful side and are easy to do!
I am a huge fan of all types of squash! The flavours, the texture, and versatility of them means I can have tons of fun creating delicious dishes in the kitchen!
Of all the squash, though, this acorn squash is the prettiest one of all! The beautiful waves it makes when it is cut horizontally is a show stopper, in my books! It looks amazing when plated and always gets positive reviews at dinner parties!
While you can prepare squash in many different ways, roasting it always brings out the best flavour it has to offer! And with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this roasted squash is a lovely, simple side dish that gives off great flavour!
How to make Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
This dish is super easy to make and requires very few ingredients! To make it, you will need:
- 1 acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
Preheat oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice each half into slices.
Lay squash slices onto the sheet pan and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with onion powder, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Flip over and repeat this on the other side.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
That’s it! Before you know it, you have a delicious side dish to compliment your meal!
I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I do!
-Cathy
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Roasted Parmesan Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Slice each half into slices.
- Lay squash slices onto the sheet pan and brush with olive oil. Sprinkle with onion powder, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. Flip over and repeat this on the other side.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with a little more Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.