Best 8 Acorn Squash With Sausage Bread Stuffing Recipes

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Acorn squash is a delicious and versatile winter vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Its sweet and nutty flavor pairs well with a variety of ingredients, making it a great choice for a variety of recipes. Stuffed acorn squash is a classic dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of the sweet squash, savory sausage, and fluffy bread stuffing is sure to please everyone at the table. If you are looking for a delicious and easy way to cook acorn squash, look no further than this recipe for acorn squash with sausage bread stuffing.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Acorn squash gets a sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this pretty autumn entree. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this quick enough for a busy weeknight. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, cranberries and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to sausage mixture and toss until moistened. , Turn over squash; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

ACORN SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE BREAD STUFFING



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large acorn squash, halved crosswise, seeds and fibers scooped out
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
12 ounces breakfast-style pork sausage
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
4 cups of 1/4-inch cubes of lightly toasted sourdough bread
3/4 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
4 teaspoons chopped fresh Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Slice off the bottom of each squash half so that they stand flat, being careful not to cut into the flesh. Place in a large roasting pan and set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, until no traces of pink remain, about 8 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the thyme, salt, pepper, pecans, bread cubes and chicken broth until well mixed.
  • Divide the stuffing mixture among the squash halves. Add enough water to the roasting pan to make a depth of about 1/4 inch. Cover the squash loosely with aluminum foil. Roast until the squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Place 1 squash half on each of 6 plates, garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 419, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 807 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLE, CRANBERRY, AND SAUSAGE



Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apple, Cranberry, and Sausage image

Sweet (thanks to cranberry) and savory, use it as a main dish or a side.

Provided by Heather Lynn Christiansen

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter
1 apple, cubed
1 potato, cubed
1 link kielbasa sausage, cubed
½ cup diced onion
½ cup dried cranberries
2 eggs, beaten
½ cup shredded sharp provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash skin-sides down in a baking dish. Stab the outsides several times with a fork. Flip over and split butter evenly over the insides, coating the "bowls" with butter. Set aside.
  • Combine apple, potato, and kielbasa with onion and cranberries in a bowl. Pour in eggs and stir to combine. Heat a buttered frying pan over medium heat and pour in the egg mixture. Cook and stir until eggs are set, about 5 minutes. Scoop mixture into the squash bowls. Top with provolone cheese and cover with foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes. Remove foil for the last 15 minutes for a crispy top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 101.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 436.9 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SAUSAGE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash stuffed with sausage, spinach, dried cranberries and stuffing. Ready in less than 30 minutes. I modified this recipe from Simply Delicious.

Provided by ratherbebaking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash
1 lb spicy bulk sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup fresh Baby Spinach, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups herb seasoned stuffing mix (crushed)
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half, remove seeds.
  • Place squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  • Cook sausage and onion in a large skillet until sausage is no longer pink.
  • Drain if needed.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg and milk, stir in spinach, stuffing, cranberries and sausage mixture.
  • Stuff squash with sausage mixture.
  • Cover and microwave 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.1, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 165.2, Sodium 647.4, Carbohydrate 26.6, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 26.4

SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH



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SERVED WITH buttered noodles and some fruit, this delicious, satisfying "meal in one" is easy to prepare. The green of the squash remains true to color through the cooking process, so it's pretty on the plate. It's a favorite when I'm cooking for just the two of us. -Linda Gaido New Brighton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash (2 to 2-1/2 pounds)
Salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces bulk pork sausage
1 egg
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the sausage, egg, brown sugar, garlic and bread crumbs., Spoon into squash halves; place in a small shallow baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer inserted in the stuffing reaches 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE AND SOUR CREAM



Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage and Sour Cream image

Make and share this Acorn Squash Stuffed With Sausage and Sour Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash (baked at 350 degrees for 45 minutes)
1 lb sausage (make it spicy or sweet)
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
2/3 cup chopped onion

Steps:

  • Cook sausage, onion and mushrooms in butter in skillet.
  • When squash is done baking and cooled slightly, cut in half and scoop out seeds.
  • Add sour cream to sausage mixture.
  • Stuff squash with sausage mixture.
  • Place in baking dish. Return to oven and bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH SAUSAGE AND RICE



Acorn Squash Stuffed with Sausage and Rice image

This is a hearty meal all in one!

Provided by Cheryl King

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
¾ pound ground Italian sausage
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 stalks celery, diced, or more to taste
1 teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Poke holes in the flesh of the squash with a fork. Coat flesh with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, combine rice, chicken broth, and water in a rice steamer. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, about 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, until some of the fat has rendered, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery; cook until sausage is completely browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 3 to 5 more minutes. Stir in sage, pumpkin pie spice, and paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for another minute, then set aside.
  • Scoop flesh from the cooled squash halves, leaving about 1/4 inch squash to retain structure. Place squash flesh in a bowl with sausage mixture, Cheddar cheese, and cranberries. Mix to combine then taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Scoop filling into the squash shells and top with additional Cheddar cheese, if desired.
  • Bake in the oven until cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops are nicely browned, about 15 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.2 calories, Carbohydrate 61.1 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 779.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for acorn squash that is firm and heavy, with no blemishes or soft spots. The squash should also have a deep green or orange color.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Brush the inside of the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the sausage stuffing: Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bread cubes, celery, onion, and apples and cook until the bread is golden brown and the vegetables are softened. Season with salt, pepper, and sage.
  • Stuff the squash: Spoon the sausage stuffing into the squash halves and top with the cheese. Bake the squash at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve immediately: Acorn squash with sausage bread stuffing is best served hot out of the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash with sausage bread stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make fall dish. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The squash is tender and flavorful, the sausage stuffing is savory and hearty, and the cheese adds a creamy richness. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.

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