Who’s ready for fall? I have to say – the past few days have kind of managed to get me into a fall-like mood. It’s been raining almost non-stop since Wednesday, and the slightly cooler temperatures have made me think about fall. Those of you who live farther north are probably already experiencing the crisp, cool air though! In the meantime, I’m cranking up our air conditioning a bit and pretending….with some wild rice stuffed acorn squash!
I have a confession: although I am a HUGE fan of squash, I had never tried acorn squash until recently. I don’t really know why: it makes no sense to me that I’ve passed it by at the market until now! I like that acorn squash softens when roasted, much like a butternut, but doesn’t have the same level of sweet flavor. It paired oh so well with the stuffing I created…chock full of mushrooms, wild rice, walnuts, and dried cranberries. Hello, taste treat!
You could serve this squash as a side dish, but I definitely ate mine as a main course paired with a salad. I’m already contemplating it as an option to serve for my Thanksgiving meal this year. Oh boy – is it really getting that close?!?!?! I have a sneaking suspicion there will be many more acorn squash roasts in my future…with a plethora of different fillings to boot! What to try next, that is the question!
Do you like acorn squash? How have you prepared it in the past?
Make sure you check out ALL of the scrumptious fall foods created by the Sunday Supper family today!
Appetizers and Drinks
- Hatch Chile Hummus by Shockingly Delicious
- Pearfect Harvest Cocktail by Eat, Drink and be Tracy
Soups, Stews, Chili, and Casserole
- Butternut Squash Chowder by The Texan New Yorker
- Butternut Squash Soup with Sage and Sautéed Mushrooms by Cooking Chat
- Cheesy Potato Chard Bake by Food Lust People Love
- Fall Harvest Onion Soup by MealDiva
- Homemade Poultry Seasoning and Chicken Dumpling Casserole by Hot Momma’s Kitchen Chaos
- Kale and Sweet Potato Stew by What Smells So Good?
- Pumpkin Chili by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Smoked Gouda Cauliflower Casserole by Casadecrews
Salads and Side Dishes
- Brie and Pear Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Butternut Squash Dinner Rolls by Life Tastes Good
- Carrot and Chevre Souffle by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Fall Harvest Panzanella by Curious Cuisiniere
- Garlicky Roasted Butternut Squash by Panning The Globe
- Maple Roasted Acorn Squash by Jelly Toast
- Roasted Vegetables with Spiced Pepitas and Sunflower Seeds by Nosh My Way
- Wild Rice Stuffed Acorn Squash by Ruffles & Truffles
Main Dishes
- Chicken alla Vendemmia by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Oktoberfest Schnitzel Melt Sandwich by Kudos Kitchen by Renee
- Ratatouille by A Mama, Baby & Shar-pei in the Kitchen
- Roasted Pork Tenderloin over Sweet Potatoes by Family Foodie
- Streamlined Weeknight Shepherd’s Pie by The Weekend Gourmet
Desserts and Baked Goods
- Apple and Cinnamon Cake by Happy Baking Days
- Apple Challah Bread French Toast by Desserts Required
- Apple Dumplings with Salted Caramel Rum Sauce by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- Apple Hand Pie {Apfeltaschen} by The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Apple Peanut Butter Breakfast Cookies by Pies and Plots
- Apple Pie Bars by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Caramel Apple Cider Ginger Ale Floats by NeighborFood
- Chai Tea Jello Shots by Peaceful Cooking
- Cranberry Orange Baked Doughnuts by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Maple Glazed Apple Galette by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- No Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Parfaits by Chocolate Moosey
- Peanut Butter Ginger Apple Cookies by Ninja Baking
- Pear Walnut Bread Pudding by Magnolia Days
- Pumpkin Bagels by The Redhead Baker
- Pumpkin Cheesecake by Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Chip Cookies by Momma’s Meals
- Pumpkin Coffeecake Muffins by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Pumpkin Ice Cream by Amee’s Savory Dish
- Pumpkin Pie Cookies by Fit Foodie Runs
- Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Snack Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Rustic Apple Pie by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Southern Coffee Cookies by Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Sticky Apple and Gingerbread Cake by Mess Makes Food
- White Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie Bars with Browned Butter Pumpkin Spice Frosting by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
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I love acorn squash along with most squash and we stuff ’em all sorts of ways! This sounds delish. Great idea to add the cranberries and walnuts!
Thanks Marion! I am such a fan of squash…
Ideal dish for fall lovers and vegetarians, Katie…And you know this Ninja Baker will dive into almost anything with rice =)
Oh yes – I am with you – anything with rice has me hooked!
I’m not actually sure if I like acorn squash? I’d definitely give it a try though for this stuffing; what a great combo!
Haha – I wasn’t sure if I would like it either! It isn’t as sweet as a butternut, but you get the same kind of texture when you roast it in the oven. I really liked it – will be making more for sure!
I love this recipe it certainly makes me think fall! The colors are gorgeous. We are getting that cool crisp air in the last week so its starting to feel like fall here in NY!
I am definitely jealous of the cooler temps!
That is a beautiful dish!
Thanks, Constance!
I love squash too! And this looks perfect for a vegetarian dinner for me!
Oh yes- vegetarian is where it’s at! No meat required, I say!
This is a MUST have for fall. I love everything about this dish and cannot way to try it on my own.
Now if only the weather would cool down so it felt more appropriate for fall and winter squash…haha!
Oh, my gosh! Besides being gorgeous, your stuffing sounds DIVINE!!!
Thanks Liz! I had a bit of leftover stuffing and definitely ate a bowl of it the next day…
I love stuffed Acorn squash! Delicious!
I don’t know how it took me so long to make an acorn squash at home!
This is so darn pretty! What a great way to serve squash, thanks for the recipe.
Thanks Shannon!
Looks great! Reminds me that acorn squash needs to be made here soon.
Tis the season for squash!
Looking at your beautiful pictures makes me want to turn on my fireplace!! I can’t believe I’ve never tried acorn squash… Time to fix that!
Such a terrific fall dish! Full of flavor and super healthy. Awesomeness!!
I LOVE stuffing acorn squash and your recipes looks amazing! Can’t wait to try your recipe!