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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A flavorful acorn squash recipe that transforms this nutritious winter vegetable into a hearty main dish. Filled with savory Italian sausage, spinach, cranberries, and pecans, this sausage stuffed acorn squash is perfect for weeknight meals, dinner parties, or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium acorn squash (1–1.5 lbs each)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for filling)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 10 oz spicy Italian sausage, crumbled (or sweet Italian)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 oz fresh spinach (or kale)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice tops and bottoms off squash for stability, then halve lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
  3. Place halves cut-side up, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then flip cut-side down. Roast for 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in skillet. Sauté onion for 2 minutes until softened.
  5. Add sausage, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Adjust seasoning.
  7. Remove squash, flip cut-side up, reduce oven to 350°F. Stuff with sausage mixture.
  8. Return to oven for 10-20 minutes until filling is hot and squash is fork-tender.

Notes

Use sharp knife to create flat surfaces for safe cutting. Allow filling to cool slightly before stuffing to prevent excess steam. Properly roasted acorn squash skin is tender and edible.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
  • Calories: 582
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 695mg
  • Fat: 42g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 30g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 54mg

Keywords: sausage stuffed acorn squash, stuffed squash, baked acorn squash, fall dinner recipe, holiday squash dish

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