Best 5 Leftover Turkey Stuffed Squash Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and creative way to use up your leftover turkey? Look no further than this recipe for stuffed squash from Tasty. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the flavors of roasted squash, savory turkey, and a creamy stuffing to create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

We stuff acorn squash with leftovers like turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce. Make as much or as little as you need to use everything up. -Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups cooked stuffing
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow them to lie flat. Place in a shallow roasting pan, hollow side down; add 1/4 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes., Meanwhile, place onion in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce and wine., Carefully remove squash from roasting pan; drain water. Return squash to pan, hollow side up; sprinkle with salt. Spoon turkey mixture into squash cavities. Bake, uncovered, until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork, 25-30 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 875mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

LEFTOVER TURKEY STUFFED SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Leftover Turkey Stuffed Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: acorn squashes, leftover turkey, medium onion, carrot, celery, garlic, fresh rosemary, eggs, olive oil, salt, pepper

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 acorn squashes
2 cups leftover turkey, diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
2 eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for drizzling
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Using a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of an acorn squash to create flat surfaces. Slice the squash in half and scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
  • Place the squash halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a paring knife.
  • Then heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Toss in the onion, carrot, celery, salt, pepper, and rosemary and sauté until the vegetables are completely tender, about 8 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour in the turkey leftovers and stir the mixture so that everything is evenly mixed.
  • Pour the mixture into a large bowl and let it cool about 5 minutes.
  • Crack in the eggs and mix so that everything is evenly coated.
  • Spoon the turkey mixture into the squash halves.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the turkey mixture has browned slightly. Then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 40 grams, Sugar 3 grams

STUFFED TATUME SQUASH



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This is a spicy dish that resembles stuffed zucchini, except that you substitute Tatume squash for the zucchini. The subtle difference in flavor between the Tatume squash and zucchini makes for a unique and flavorful twist on stuffed zucchini. Hot chiles add more zip to the dish. A meal in itself!

Provided by sannfromsjca

Categories     Stuffed Main Dishes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 (2 pound) Tatume squash
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pound Italian pork sausages, casings removed
½ pound ground beef
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
½ cup dry bread crumbs
2 large eggs
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 cup prepared red pepper sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cut Tatume squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh in the center, leaving about 1/3 inch of the shell. Dice or chop the flesh in a food processor and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add jalapeno pepper, serrano pepper, parsley, lemon-pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes; saute for 1 more minute. Add vegetables to diced squash.
  • Add pork sausage and ground beef to the hot skillet; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add meat mixture to the vegetable-squash mixture. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper until the filling is well combined.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add diced tomatoes and red pepper sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Pour a ladleful of sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill one squash shell with the filling, making a large mound on top. Place in the baking dish and repeat with remaining squash and filling. Pour remaining sauce into the dish, and sprinkle the stuffed squash with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan and mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and bake until squash is fork-tender and cheese is lightly browned, about 10 more minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 138.7 mg, Fat 34.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 1157.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

TURKEY SAUSAGE-STUFFED DELICATA SQUASH



Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash image

All the flavors of fall are packed into this comforting meal. Serve one half per person as a main entree, or slice into wedges and serve as a side dish. Delicata squash are usually about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds each. If you don't have any leftover rice, feel free to leave it out or replace with any cooked grain.

Provided by France C

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Delicata Squash

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 delicata squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 Italian turkey sausages (such as Jennie-O®), casings removed
¼ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon dried sage
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup cooked wild rice
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried cherries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Brush cut sides of squash with 2 teaspoons oil. Place cut-sides down on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pan over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage. Saute, breaking up into small crumbles, until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add celery, onion, garlic, sage, rosemary and thyme. Continue cooking until vegetables are soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cherries, and parsley until mixture is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Turn squash halves over so they are cut-side up. Fill with the sausage mixture and top with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 799.4 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

TURKEY STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Great fall or holiday dish. Can easily be doubled to feed a crowd. If you have leftover stuffing, you can stuff chicken with it or make stuffing cakes.

Provided by Ewalla

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 acorn squash (medium to large)
1 lb turkey sausage, casings removed
1 cup dried cranberries (eyeball it)
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
6 sprigs thyme, leaves removed
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (8 1/2 ounce) package cornbread, cooked according to directions and crumbled
grated cheese (I used Knight's vail, but mozzarella or other mild cheeses would work)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • Cut the stem off the acorn squash so they stand up straight. Cut the squash in half and place cut side down on oiled baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes while the stuffing cooks.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onions, peppers, mushrooms, garlic, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until tender.
  • Add sausage to vegetables and cook through. Season to taste.
  • Add vegetables and sausage to crumbled cornbread. Mix in the dried cranberries.
  • Stuff each squash half with the stuffing mixture and top with cheese. Cover with foil and continue baking for about 30-40 minutes or until squash are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.8, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 1063.3, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 25.5

Tips:

  • For the best results, use leftover turkey that is freshly roasted and still moist. If your turkey is dry, you can add a little bit of chicken broth or water to the stuffing mixture.
  • Feel free to experiment with different vegetables in the stuffing. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • If you don't have any leftover gravy, you can make a simple gravy by whisking together some chicken broth, flour, and butter.
  • To make the squash easier to cut, microwave it for a few minutes before you start cutting it.
  • Be careful not to overstuff the squash, or it will burst open while it's baking.
  • If you want to make the dish ahead of time, you can stuff the squash and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking it.

Conclusion:

Leftover turkey stuffed squash is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's a great dish for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy stuffing, tender squash, and crispy sage leaves, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't just make a sandwich. Try this leftover turkey stuffed squash recipe instead. You won't be disappointed.

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