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
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 45 minutes

Style American

Technique Roasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 07, 2025

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!

Additional

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.