Savory Herb Roasted Acorn Squash (With Parmesan)
This recipe’s savory flare highlights the squash’s delicious, nutritious, and hearty flavor without any reliance on brown sugar or an overload of butter.
By Exeter Produce
Jun 18, 2025Prep Time
10Cook Time
25Servings
4Nutritional Info
Serving Size: 1/4th of recipeCalories: 143Fat: 7 g(Sat Fat: 2 g)Sodium: 210 mgCarbohydrate: 13 g(Fiber: 3 gSugar: 0 g)Protein: 5 gT
his savory and salty combination tastes fantastic when it coats the oven-roasted acorn squash. If you want to switch it up, though, my husband has also added toppings like finely diced bacon pieces, capers, finely minced mushrooms, paprika, and cooked sausage bits. I’ve even had one friend who wanted this recipe to have a little kick of heat and add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the mix.
Ingredients
1 large acorn squash (or 2 small acorn squash)
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (+ more for garnishing)
2–3 tablespoons fresh herbs OR 1 teaspoon dried herbs (I suggest thyme, sage, rosemary, oregano, or a mix of these)
1 tablespoon butter, melted*
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon fine salt (+ more for taste)
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Method
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Line one large (or two medium-sized) baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to tip, and scoop out the seeds. Then, cut each squash half into ½-inch thick moon-shaped slices.
In a bowl, combine the Parmesan, herbs, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss until well mixed.
Spread the acorn squash pieces out onto the prepared baking sheet(s).
Using your hands, gently press half of the Parmesan mixture onto one side of each squash piece for maximum coverage (it’s OK if a little falls off). Flip each piece of squash and repeat with the remaining Parmesan mixture.
Bake until the acorn squash pieces are tender and the Parmesan topping is crispy and slightly browned (about 25 minutes).
If desired, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and herbs.
Use a flat spatula to lift each acorn squash slice off of the baking dish and onto a serving tray or dinner plates.
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