Simple, uncomplicated, and delicious, Roasted Squash Slices only require 4 ingredients. Fall cooking is here.
Perfect side dish for the holiday table. Savory baked acorn squash slices are sugar-free and gluten-free. Roasted, caramelized autumn vegetable that is company-worthy.
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Simple Ingredients For This Roasted Squash Recipe
- Acorn squash
- Olive oil
- Balsamic glaze
- Feta cheese
See, I told you this easy recipe only needs a few ingredients. Variations to this recipe are listed below.
Now, let’s get cooking.
Roasting Squash Slices
You will be amazed at how easy it is to cook squash slices in the oven.
- Wash the squash, cut in half and scoop out the seeds. You don’t even have to peel it!
- Slice into about 1 inch thick wedges, and place in a large bowl.
- Coat with oil, and arrange on a baking dish.
- Roast in the oven for about 25 mintues.
- Slices will feel soft when touched with a fork, and will have some nice brown edges.
- Remove from oven, and arrange on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
- Top with feta cheese.
- Serve
Seriously, this has got to be the easiest baked vegetable dish ever. Just in time for all the holiday gatherings. The perfect side to Turkey Veronique, or your traditional holiday bird or baked ham. Another great choice would be this sheet pan oven roasted vegetable recipe with a maple glaze.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
Other varieties can be used in place of acorn squash. Great alternatives would be butternut or pepper squash.
Maple syrup or honey can be used in place of the balsamic glaze. Note these will give a sweet taste instead of savory.
Goat cheese, parmesan, or any cheese can be substituted for feta cheese.
Additional toppings can include dried cranberries and pumpkin seeds.
Avocado oil is a great alternative to olive oil. Any cooking oil will work in this recipe.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. It will easily last 3 days or so. Heat/warm-up in the oven. I like to place it in a foil-covered baking dish.
Peeling is not necessary and makes a great presentation. However, if you prefer, you can peel away.
FAQ
Each variety has some size, texture, and taste differences. They call all be roasted, boiled, or even cooked in the microwave.
Absolutely! In fact, roasted pumpkin seeds make a great snack. You can also roast the seeds from other varieties too.
There are both summer and winter varieties, and between the 2 there are over 100 types of squash.
Savory Roasted Squash Slices
Ingredients
- 3 pound Acorn squash (1 large squash)
- 1 ounce olive oil
- 1 ounce balsamic glaze (store-bought)
- 2 ounces feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF and coat a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Cut the squash in half. Scoop out the seeds.
- Slice into wedges about 1 inch thick. Place in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil, and toss to coat the slices well.
- Place the coated squash slices into the baking dish.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, turning once during cooking. Slices will be soft to the touch using a fork slightly brown when done.
- Remove from oven, and place the cooked squash on a serving platter.
- Drizzle with the balsamic glaze.
- Garnish with the feta cheese.
nancy
everyone really enjoyed this roasted squash recipe. perfect side!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This baked squash is the perfect side dish for the holiday table.
Sharon
This roasted squash recipe is so delicious and the perfect side dish for the holidays. The balsamic topping is a great addition.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Balsamic is such a great ingredient and can be used in so many ways.
Natalie
Beautiful side. So perfect for colder days. Love added feta. I will definitely give this recipe a try. Yum!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This baked squash recipe is so easy and delicious. Just in time for all the holiday dinners.
Melanie
So simple but delicious side dish! I have cooked with squash in a while so thank you for the inspiration!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Baking/roasting veggies is so good.
Barbara Schunneman
Instructions for the balsamic glaze
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The balsamic glaze is store-bought. I will indicate that in the recipe, thanks for pointing it out.
Toni
I just tried it and it turned out really amazing!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Awesome, so glad you enjoyed these baked squash slices.
veenaazmanov
Healthy and a unique snack for sure. I love the Feta Cheese topping too.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Feta is so good on anything. ENJOY!
Michelle
Love roasting vegetables, especially squash! Such a delicious dish, especially for fall and winter.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
These roasted squash slices are the perfect side all winter long.
Kristen
This squash was so good! Great idea to top it with feta cheese!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Thanks so much. Hope you totally enjoyed this baked squash recipe.
Claudia Lamascolo
I love roasting vegetables but never thought to add the cheese this sounds delightful and perfect for our holiday table!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
The toppings on these squash slices are so good. Just like icing on a cake.
Amy
This is such a perfect side dish for fall! Such a delicious flavor combo with the balsamic and feta.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
We all need some really easy side dishes just in time for holiday dinners.
Agnieszka
Made this the other night and couldn’t believe how good it turned out! Great squash recipe!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Easy and delicious is a winner for sure.
Lillian
This is a unique holiday recipe. I love how simple it is but how much flavor it has!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I agree, you can’t beat simple and delicious, just what this baked squash recipe is.
Jeri
This year, we had a bumper crop of squash in the garden, and this recipe is a great way to use it! We love the flavor the balsamic glaze adds to the squash!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
This is such a simple baked veggie recipe. Squash is always so delicious.
Luke Ratford
This sounds superb, I will try this out over Christmas with honey over the top as you suggested instead of balsamic glaze 🙂
Thanks for sharing!!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
That will be so delicious. Enjoy!!