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Slow Cooker Acorn Squash

Soft, slightly sweet, rich, earthy acorn squash cooked to perfection without having to stand over it.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash, crock pot, slow cooker, slow cooker acorn squash
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal
Author Christina

Ingredients

  • 2 whole acorn squash
  • ½ c water
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅓ c light brown sugar
  • 4 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Prepare your acorn squash by slicing it in half from top to bottom. Remove the seeds.
  • Pour the water into the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • Place your squash in the slow cooker.
  • Top each half with brown sugar and nutmeg. (You can add cinnamon here too but I am allergic)
  • Place 1 tbsp of a butter slice in the middle of the squash.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 776mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1141IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg