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Cozy Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Cozy Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash for Fall Bliss

This Cozy Sausage & Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash combines sweet and savory autumn flavors for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 squash halves
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Squash
  • 2 pieces Acorn Squash or 1 butternut squash if unavailable
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage mild or spicy, or plant-based for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Apple (Honeycrisp or Gala) diced, avoid soft varieties
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for milder flavor
  • 1 stalk Celery or substitute with green bell peppers
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or half if dried
Optional Garnish
  • to taste Maple Syrup
  • to taste Balsamic Glaze

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve each acorn squash and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage, breaking it apart for 5–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion and celery to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.
  4. Add diced apple and thyme, cook for 2–3 minutes until apples soften. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Flip the roasted squash cut-side up, fill each half with the sausage-apple mixture, and pack gently.
  6. Return stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 5–7 minutes until the filling is warmed through.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup or balsamic glaze if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squash halfCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For easier cutting, microwave acorn squash for 2-3 minutes. Prepare both squash and filling up to 24 hours in advance for convenience.

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