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Acorn Squash With Sausage Recipe

Forget sugary squash recipes! This hearty Acorn Squash with Sausage is a satisfying autumn main course. Imagine tender acorn squash brimming with a flavorful sausage, onion, mushroom, and bell pepper filling. Inspired by Colorado College, this recipe is warm, comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings. Get ready for a delicious and unexpected twist on a classic fall vegetable!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 362.4 kcal
Protein 41g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Acorn Squash With Sausage

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How to Make Acorn Squash With Sausage

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut 1 medium acorn squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  3. Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a baking dish. Add 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
  4. Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
  5. While squash is baking, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add 1/2 medium onion, chopped, and 8 oz mushrooms, sliced. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  7. Add 1/2 bell pepper (any color), chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Cook for 1 minute more.
  8. Remove the onion mixture from the skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  9. Discard drippings from the skillet.
  10. Add 1 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings), to the skillet and crumble it, cooking over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off excess grease.
  11. Stir in the drained onion mixture and 1/2 cup bread cubes.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  14. Remove the squash from the oven and carefully remove the foil.
  15. Turn squash cut-side up.
  16. Spoon 1/4 of the sausage mixture into each squash half.
  17. Top with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
  18. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  19. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

24g

Carbs

11g

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