Best 8 Apple And Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash Recipes

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Are you looking for a hearty and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apples, the savory taste of sausage, and the nutty flavor of butternut squash? "Apple and Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash" is a delightful recipe that offers an irresistible culinary experience. With its medley of textures and flavors, this dish is a perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a popular choice for both casual and formal gatherings.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash has all the taste of fall in one easy dish! Healthy, delicious, and full of nutrients.

Provided by Amy Rains

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 10

2-3 Butternut Squash
1-2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
pinch sea salt (+ more to taste)
16 oz Ground Sausage* (Pork, turkey or chicken)
1 medium yellow onion (diced)
1 large honeycrisp apple (diced)
8 oz mushrooms (finely diced)
3 stalks celery (diced)
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Prepare the butternut squash by cutting in half (vertically), then scoop out the seeds. Bruch some oil on the squash and sprinkle with sea salt. Place flesh side down on the parchment paper. Transfer to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the outside is for tender. Remove from oven. Set the oven temperature to broil.
  • While squash is baking, make the filling. Heat a large skillet to medium high heat. Once hot, add in 1 tbsp of oil. Cook the sausage until no longer pink (about 5-7 minutes), remove the sausage to the side. Reserve 1 tbsp of the grease and keep the skillet hot.
  • Now toss in the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes. Then add in apples, mushrooms, and celery. Continue to cook until veggies are softened, another 5-7 minutes. Now stir in dried cranberries, fresh sage, and the sausage. Remove from heat.
  • Scoop out some of the butternut squash to create more of a divet to add in the filling, but ensure you leave around 1 inch along the sides to keep the squash stable. You can save the extra squash pieces and serve with the dinner, or use for something else. Evenly distribute the filling among the squash.
  • Transfer the squash back to the oven once the broiler is ready. Broil until nice and toasty 4-5 minutes. Remove and serve hot with additional sage and salt and pepper to taste!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 21 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Apple sausage stuffed butternut squash is filled with flavorful fall ingredients. It's the perfect seasonal meal that's hearty, healthy and more delicious than you can imagine.

Provided by Lisa Bryan

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 pound butternut squash
1 tablespoon avocado oil (or olive oil)
salt and pepper (to taste)
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1/2 onion (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
2 cups (lightly packed) baby spinach
1 apple (diced)
1 tablespoon fresh sage (finely chopped)
1/2 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
1/4 cup pecans (chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit (200 degrees celsius).
  • Slice the butternut squash in half with a very sharp knife. You can also cut the ends off and microwave for 2 minutes, to make it easier to slice in half lengthwise.
  • Scoop the seeds out of the butternut squash with a spoon.
  • Lightly oil the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay the butternut squash, cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes.
  • While the butternut squash is cooking, add the sausage to a saute pan on medium heat. Use a spatula to break up the sausage and cook until it's just browned.
  • Add the onions, garlic and baby spinach to the pan and stir for 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted.
  • Add the apple, sage and rosemary and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the apple has softened slightly.
  • Turn off the heat and stir in the cranberries and pecans.
  • When the butternut squash halves are cooked through, remove them from the oven, flip them over and remove some of the flesh (but leave plenty to enjoy!) to make room for the filling. Save this removed flesh and turn it into mashed butternut squash to enjoy later!
  • Fill the butternut squash with the apple sausage filling.
  • Turn the top broiler on the oven and bake the filled butternut squash for 5 minutes, or until they're golden on top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 930.54 kcal, Carbohydrate 97.95 g, Protein 29.58 g, Fat 53.48 g, SaturatedFat 14.76 g, Cholesterol 86.19 mg, Sodium 1037.65 mg, Fiber 19.48 g, Sugar 35.26 g, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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I discovered a recipe in Joy of Cooking and tweaked it a bit. I'm not sure it's worth the trouble of stuffing the squash. Personally, I'd just peel and dice the squash while it's raw, then roast the squash while sauteeing the rest of the filling, then toss the whole mess in a baking dish and be done with it. But, if you're into fancy presentation, go for it. :) No matter what, it tastes great, and it's nutritious.

Provided by kitchengrrl

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs butternut squash
1 (20 ounce) package Italian turkey sausage
3 small granny smith apples
1/2 lemon
1 large yellow onion
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
red pepper flakes, to taste
1/2 teaspoon honey
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Slice open the squash, seed, then rub flesh with olive oil. Cover and bake at 375* for 30-40 min until tender. Remove and set aside until cool enough to handle. Don't turn off the oven.
  • Meanwhile, dice the apple into ½ cubes and set aside in a bowl. Stir in juice of ½ lemon to prevent browning. Dice onion into ½ in pieces and add to the apple.
  • Heat a skillet over medium heat, then crumble in the sausage. Saute until no longer pink, and some spots are crisping up. Without draining off the fat, add in the apple and onion mixture. Season with salt, pepper, sage and red pepper flakes. Cook stirring for several minutes until crisp tender. Remove from heat and return sausage mixture to bowl.
  • Remove squash in big chunks, leaving ½ of flesh in shell. Stir squash, 2 T butter and honey into sausage mixture, then pile mixture back into squash halves. Dot squash with remaining T butter, then return to oven. Bake uncovered until piping hot and crisp on top, about 20-25 minutes.

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLES AND SAUSAGE



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This is the ultimate comfort food, as we turn the corner into fall and cooler weather. It's simple and fills the house with great smells and the tummy with a nourishing, delicious meal. Enjoy!

Provided by Jan Marie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (1 lb) butternut squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
8 ounces fresh bulk sausage (I use Jimmy Dean's Maple)
2 apples, peeled and cubed into 1/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon butter, cut into bits
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Lightly oil baking dish.
  • Half squash lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Arrange squash cut side up on the baking dish.
  • Brush lightly with oil and cover with foil.
  • Bake until almost tender, 30-40 minutes.
  • Keep the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook over medium heat until no longer pink.
  • Add apple.
  • Cook, stirring until crisp-tender.
  • Let cool slightly.
  • Scoop out the squash, leaving 3/8 inch thick shells.
  • Lightly mix the squash pulp into the sausage mixture breaking up squash as little as possible.
  • Mix the butter, brown sugar, pecans, sage, salt and pepper.
  • Pile the stuffing into the squash halves.
  • Dot with bits of butter and brown sugar.
  • Bake uncovered until piping hot and brown and crusty on top, 20-25 minutes.
  • Let cool for several minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.6, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 64.3, Sodium 375.5, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 21.7, Protein 12.3

APPLE SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH



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This sausage and apple stuffed acorn squash is a favorite dinner of my family. It is fancy enough to serve when company is over, too. -Carol Mays, Oregon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium acorn squash
6 ounces bulk pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped celery, optional
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped peeled tart apple
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup diced process cheese (Velveeta)

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small skillet, cook the sausage, celery if desired and onion over medium heat, until meat is no longer pink. Add apple; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Drain. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, egg and sour cream until smooth; stir into sausage mixture. , Turn squash over; sprinkle cut sides with salt. Stuff with sausage mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the stuffing reads 160°. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 28g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 800mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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 BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Sausage, bread crumbs, and cheese make this stuffed butternut squash out of this world!

Provided by SPEARL20

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (2 pound) butternut squash, halved and seeded
8 ounces bulk pork sausage
¼ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup soft bread crumbs
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place squash halves in a shallow pan and cover with water.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool partially, about 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; do not drain fat. Add onion and garlic to sausage and cook and stir over medium-high heat until onion has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove flesh from squash, leaving 1/3-inch flesh in the shell to keep it sturdy. Mix squash flesh, sausage mixture, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, and cayenne together in a bowl. Stuff squash shells with mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.7 g, Cholesterol 37.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 648.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

APPLE, BUTTERNUT AND SAUSAGE DRESSING



Apple, Butternut and Sausage Dressing image

I'd heard about using squash in dressing, so I combined four things I love into one dish: apples, butternut squash, bacon and maple sausage! Now, it's one of the most requested dishes during the holidays. -Brenda Crouch, Ansley, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 2 pans (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cubed
3 medium tart apples, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
6 thick-sliced bacon strips, chopped
1 pound maple pork sausage
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes, divided
2 cups crushed multigrain Club Crackers (2-1/2x1 inch) (about 40 crackers)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cooked long grain rice
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place squash and apples on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast until tender, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 375°., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings., Add sausage, celery, onions and carrots to pan; cook over medium-high heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain., Transfer to a large bowl. Add 5 cups stuffing cubes, crackers, evaporated milk, soup, eggs, rice, sour cream, seasonings and reserved squash mixture and bacon; toss. Transfer to 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Lightly crush remaining 1 cup stuffing cubes. Sprinkle over tops; dot with butter. , Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake until bubbly and lightly browned, 15-20 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401 calories, Fat 26g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 793mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that are firm and have a deep orange color. Avoid squash that have blemishes or soft spots.
  • Prepare the squash: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the sausage: Brown the sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain the sausage and set aside.
  • Make the stuffing: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage, apples, bread crumbs, celery, onion, parsley, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the squash: Spoon the stuffing into the squash halves. Place the squash halves on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Serve: Let the squash cool slightly before serving. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or salad.

Conclusion:

Apple and sausage stuffed butternut squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The combination of sweet apples, savory sausage, and nutty butternut squash is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and festive flavors, this dish is also a great choice for holiday gatherings.

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