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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

This classic Southern recipe from the '83 Southern Living cookbook is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Enjoy tender acorn squash perfectly complemented by savory sausage and a crispy breadcrumb topping. A comforting and delicious fall or winter meal your family will adore.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 341.5 kcal
Protein 38g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

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How to Make Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut two medium acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp using a spoon.
  3. Place the squash halves cut-side down in a shallow baking dish. Add 1/2 inch of boiling water to the dish.
  4. Bake for 35 minutes.
  5. While the squash is baking, prepare the sausage filling:
  6. In a large skillet, cook 1 lb sausage (Italian or your favorite) and 1/2 medium onion, chopped, over medium heat until browned, breaking up the sausage with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove the squash from the oven, turn cut-side up, and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  9. Spoon the sausage mixture evenly into the cavities of the squash halves.
  10. Bake for another 20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the filling is heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

23g

Carbs

12g

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Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Pork Recipes The Americas American Southern Fall Recipes Holiday Recipes Baking

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American 5 Ingredients Or Less Main Dish Vegetables American Easy Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Calorie Healthy 2 Low In Something Squash 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less