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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash on parchment paper
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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Sausage stuffed acorn squash delivers a sweet-savory balance, highlighting the squash’s nutty flavor with savory sausage, apples, herbs, and rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: beef, Thanksgiving
Keyword: fall
Servings: 4
Calories: 497kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 12 ounces Italian sausage
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 large apple peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Turn your oven on to 400°F. Cut the squash in half in either direction. Scoop out the seeds and make a neat hole in each half using a spoon. Place the halves on a parchment lined baking sheet, cut side up. Drizzle each one with olive oil and generously season with salt and pepper.
    acorn squash cut in half on baking sheet and seasoned
  • Roast the squash for about 35-40 minutes, until it is tender and soft.
    roasted acorn squash on a baking sheet
  • While the squash is roasting, cook the brown rice according to the package instructions. Once it is cooked, set aside for now.
    rice in a pot
  • Prepare the filling by heating a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil, coating the bottom of the skillet. Add the sausage and allow it to brown while breaking it up into small pieces.
    browned beef in a skillet
  • Add in the onion and allow it to soften for about 3-4 minutes.
    diced onion added to browned beef
  • Stir in the apple, garlic, sage and thyme and allow the flavors to cook together for about 4-5 minutes over low heat.
    cooked rice, apple, garlic, sage and thyme added to pan
  • Turn the heat off and fold in the brown rice and Parmesan cheese. Fill each squash half with the sausage mixture. You can lightly pack it down to fit more in, using up the filling.
    sausage filled added to cooked squash
  • Bake the squash for about 10-13 minutes, until even more golden. You can garnish with more Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy.
    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash on parchment paper

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 877IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 3mg