The finished dish gleams under dim light, golden-yellow, hollow acorn squashes filled with a creamy, green flecked stuffing. The top layer slightly toasted, resting on a wooden platter with fresh sprigs of dill scattered around as garnish.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Dill Cream Cheese Stuffing

Name: Roasted Acorn Squash with Dill Cream Cheese Stuffing
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium-sized Acorn Squash halved and seeds removed; 2 tablespoons fresh Dill finely chopped; 200g Cream Cheese room temperature; 1 medium Red Onion finely diced; 2 Garlic cloves minced; to taste Salt and Pepper; for roasting Olive Oil

Seasonal roasted squash, refreshing dill cream cheese stuffing.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily recipe · November 07, 2025

A little about this dish

This quick and easy recipe blends traditional American flavors with a hint of dill for a fresh spin. The star ingredient, roasted acorn squash, provides a delightfully seasonal touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Medium-sized acorn squash — 2 — halved and seeds removed
Fresh dill — 2 tablespoons — finely chopped
Cream cheese — 200g — room temperature
Medium red onion — 1 — finely diced
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Salt and pepper — to taste
Olive oil — for roasting

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2 — 👩‍🍳🖌️🧂

Brush the acorn squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 — 🍽️🥘🔥

Place the squash halves cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
Step 4 — 🧀🥣🧄

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped dill, diced red onion, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 5 — 🥄🧀🥘

Once the squash is ready, remove it from the oven and flip the halves over. Carefully fill the hollow centers with the dill cream cheese stuffing.
Step 6 — ⏲️🔥🐿️

Put the stuffed squashes back in the oven for roughly 10 minutes, or until the stuffing is slightly golden and heated through.
Step 7 — ⏳❄️🎉

Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!

A final fox tip

You can get your kids involved by letting them scoop out the squash seeds or mix together the stuffing ingredients. For a non-vegetarian version, feel free to add some cooked bacon bits into the stuffing. Or, use goat cheese instead of cream cheese for a tangy variation. This dish not only tastes great but also stores well. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven for next day's lunch.