Have you ever tried acorn squash stuffed with oatmeal? It’s an coming combination and makes the most delicious and healthy breakfast!
Be sure to try all of our squash recipes like our roasted acorn squash with brown sugar and butter or out squash rice pudding.
Acorn Squash Stuffed with Oatmeal
The best way to cook with acorn squash is by roasting it. In this recipe, I not only roast the squash, but I also stuff it with apples, oatmeal, cranberries, pecans, cinnamon, and brown sugar of course. It brings together every fall flavor into a cute little stuffed squash. This hearty breakfast makes even the gloomiest fall day, a little brighter.
How to roast acorn squash
- Slice the squash in half starting from the stem. You want to make sure to do this with a sharp knife on a cutting board that doesn’t slide. TIP: If it does slide around, place a damp paper towel under the cutting board and it will hold it in place!
- Scoop out the insides of the acorn squash using a spoon and discard them.
- Butter it up! – Depending on which acorn squash recipe you’re making, you want to bush the inner part of it with oil or melted butter. And if it’s a savory recipe, you can season it with some salt and pepper at this point.
- Â Bake them cut side up. So you want to make sure they are placed in a deep baking dish so the liquid stays contained.
How to make oatmeal stuffed squash
- Prepare you acorn squash by slicing them in half, scooping out the insides, and bushing them with melted butter.
- Now combine the stuffing ingredients in a large bowl as instructed in the recipe card. Make sure your apple chunks are nice and tiny.
- Stuff the acorn squash with the cinnamon cranberry oatmeal and top it with some extra brown sugar. This will caramelize the edges nicely.
- Bake the stuffed squash in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 45 minutes
How long does Acorn squash bake in the oven?
An average-sized acorn squash (cut in halves) will have a bake time of about 45 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
What else can I make with acorn squash?
Well, the possibilities are kind of endless. Whether you want it to be sweet or savory, thats up to you. Here are some squash recipes we love.
Here are some more fall recipes to enjoy during this wonderful season!
- Mini pecan tassies
- Pumpkin cheesecake
- loaded breakfast bread made with real pumpkin puree
- Pumpkin creme brulee
Full Recipe Instructions
Acorn Squash with Oatmeal and Cranberries
Ingredients
- 3 acorn squash
- 1 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar +1/4 cup
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups apple
- 6 tbsp melted butter divided
Instructions
Combine the filling ingredients
- Combine oatmeal, dried cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, apples, and 4 tbsp melted butter in a large bowl.
Prepare the acorn squash
- Slice each acorn squash in half, then remove and discard the seeds inside.
- Place the cut squashes into a deep baking dish (cut side up).
- Brush the edges of the acorn squashes with the remaining 2 tbsp butter and sprinkle the entire insides with 1/4 cup brown sugar.
Stuff the squash and bake it
- Stuff each halved squash with the oatmeal mixture.
- Pour about 1/4 cup of water into the baking dish. Extra moisture will help the squash cook faster and steam better.
- Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted on Oct 17, 2017, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
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