This Little Piggy Went Sailing Pork Sausage In An Acorn Boat Recipe

Ahoy, matey! Set sail on a flavor adventure with this charming and budget-friendly recipe! This Little Piggy Went Sailing features juicy pork sausage nestled in cozy acorn squash boats. Customize the spice level to your liking – mild, medium, or hot – and enjoy a visually stunning dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a festive gathering. Prepare it ahead of time for an even easier experience; simply bake longer before serving.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 713.2 kcal
Protein 64g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make This Little Piggy Went Sailing Pork Sausage In An Acorn Boat

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Halve acorn squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds and pulp. Lightly brush the cut sides with olive oil.
  3. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb pork sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off excess grease.
  4. In a bowl, combine the cooked sausage with 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Spoon the sausage mixture into the acorn squash halves.
  6. Drizzle each squash half with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Place acorn squash boats in a baking dish and add 1/2 cup of chicken broth or water to the bottom of the dish.
  8. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the sausage is heated through. If preparing ahead, bake for a longer time, up to 90 minutes.
  9. Garnish with extra fresh sage and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

68 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

100g

Carbs

13g