Description
Savor the delightful flavors of Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash, a perfect autumn dish that marries savory Italian sausage with the sweet, nutty taste of roasted acorn squash. This visually stunning recipe is not only comforting but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings or festive gatherings. Each bite is a warm reminder of family traditions and hearty meals shared around the table. Impress your guests with this wholesome and delicious dish that brings comfort and nourishment to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Halve the acorn squashes lengthwise, scoop out seeds, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, place cut-side down in the baking dish, and roast for about 25 minutes until tender.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in olive oil until soft (about 5 minutes). Add Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, dried thyme, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheese until well combined.
- Flip squashes cut-side up and fill each half generously with the sausage mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
- Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg