What is the flavor of acorn squash?

Acorn squash is most commonly baked or roasted, though it can also be steamed, sautéed or cooked in the microwave. And, because of its bowl-like center, which you'll see when it's halved, acorn squash is ideal for stuffing. Once cooked the sunny-colored flesh is soft with a sweet, nutty flavor.Nov 10, 2014 read more

When properly cooked, it has a mild, buttery flavor that's also slightly sweet. It doesn't have the bolder, more complex flavors like pumpkin, so if you ate it on it's own it might be a bit disappointing. However, it accommodates other flavors, both savory and sweet, very easily, and so is usually stuffed with meat, vegetables, fruit, or nuts. read more

A member of the winter squash family, acorn squash is distinguished by its vertical ridges and acorn shape. The most common variety has sweet, orange-yellow flesh with thick, dark green skin with a small patch of orange color, found on the side or top of the vegetable. read more

Acorn squash is a versatile ingredient, when it is cooked; it has a moist, tender and custardy texture and mild and buttery flavor, so acorn squash is an ideal for making soups, mashing, and stuffing. read more