The perfect combination of sweet, tangy and spicy. This acorn squash is a delicious side dish worthy of Thanksgiving but simple enough for any night of the week.
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Tis the season for all things pumpkin, squash and gourd. Unpopular opinion - I’m not really a huge fan of any of it. Until now. This Maple Sriracha Glazed Acorn Squash has changed everything. It’s got the obvious sweetness of the squash and the maple syrup paired beautifully with tangy stone ground mustard and just the right amount of kick from Sriracha sauce. It’s a side dish worthy of Thanksgiving, but simple and delicious enough for any given Tuesday.
This perfectly delicious fall side comes together in minutes and then you just let the oven do the work! Just whisk together the glaze ingredients, brush over the sliced acorn squash and watch as it becomes a yummy caramelized treat.
New to acorn squash? Don’t worry, it’s super simple to prepare, but you’re going to want a sharp knife as squash can be really tough to cut through. I start by cutting of the top and bottom. Then put the larger flat side down and cut down through the center. Take a spoon to scoop out the guts, seeds and strings and then just place cut side down and slice into one inch pieces.
That’s really all you need to know to make this crowd pleaser, so go get to it!
Maple Sriracha Glazed Acorn Squash
ingredients:
- 1 Acorn Squash - cut into 1" thick slices
- 4 Tablespoons butter - melted
- 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon stone ground mustard
- 1/2 Tablespoon Sriracha Sauce
- pinch of salt
- nonstick cooking spray
instructions:
How to cook Maple Sriracha Glazed Acorn Squash
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, whisk together butter, maple syrup, mustard, Sriracha, and salt.
- Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay squash slices on baking sheet, brush glaze liberally over the top of each slice.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.
- Flip the squash and liberally brush glaze over the top.
- Bake 20 more minutes.
- If desired, brush any remaining glaze over the top and let rest 5 minutes before serving.