Stuffed Acorn Squash

Stuffed acorn squash with brown sugar, dates, and nuts. A crunchy, creamy, and sweet dish to pair next to dinner. This Instant Pot Acorn Squash recipe is a must make.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings squash

Calories 359kcal

Author Kelsey

Equipment

Ingredients

1 Acorn Squash
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup dates chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup pecans

Instructions

Place one cup of water in the bottom of your Instant Pot.
Prep your squash by washing and removing the seeds from the center. Then place it into a pan that is safe to cook in the instant pot.
In a small bowl you will mix up your brown sugar, chopped dates, and pecans.
Fill your acorn squash center with the brown sugar mixture.
Cut butter and place over the top of the squash.
Cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes, and natural release for 5 minutes.
Vent the valve after 5 minutes of natural release. Then carefully remove your squash and serve it up.
Serve up this stuffed acorn squash as a side or a main dish for dinner tonight.

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