Best 8 Sagesausage And Spinach Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipes

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Savor the fall flavors with this hearty and comforting dish of roasted acorn squash stuffed with a savory filling of sage sausage, spinach, and aromatic herbs. This recipe combines the sweet and nutty flavor of the squash with the richness of the sausage and the freshness of the spinach, creating a delightful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy autumn dinner or as a festive holiday side dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ACORN SQUASH WITH SWEET SPICY SAUSAGE



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This simple recipe combines the sweetness of winter squash and brown sugar with spicy turkey sausage, all served right in the squash shell. It is an unexpected -- yet delicious and beautiful -- combination!

Provided by CarolynWG

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the squash halves face-down in a baking dish in 1 inch of water and bake until flesh is tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the oil until brown, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.
  • Once the squash halves are tender, discard the water. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into the cavity of each squash half, reserving about 1/4 cup for later use. Fill the squash halves with the browned sausage, and top with the reserved brown sugar. Return squash to the baking dish and bake until the sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1012.7 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

LIGHT SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Just a few ingredients make a savory and hearty meal!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium acorn squash (about 2 1/2 lb)
1/2 lb bulk turkey sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
1 can (4 oz) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Place squash, cut side down, on large baking dish. Pour water into dish until 1/4 inch deep. Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until tender, turning cut side up halfway through baking.
  • Meanwhile, in medium nonstick skillet, combine sausage, onion, celery and mushrooms. Cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Add sour cream and mustard; mix well.
  • Spoon sausage mixture into squash halves. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 10 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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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.

SAUSAGE-AND-PEAR-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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This main course dish is a real beauty! Acorn squash halves are roasted and deliciously filled with a savory sausage and pear saute. The natural sweet flavors from the pear and squash are perfectly coupled with the warm taste of sausage and sage. I've written the recipe for 2 people, but you could easily double or even triple the filling for more squash halves!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 serving olive oil cooking spray
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ pound sage-flavored ground breakfast sausage
½ onion, diced
½ cup thinly sliced cabbage
½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
1 pear - peeled, cored, and diced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
  • Rub or brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on the flesh of each acorn squash half. Season with salt and pepper. Place squash halves onto the prepared baking pan, cut-side down.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, and carrots. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced pear and cook until softened but still crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove acorn squash from oven and turn over using tongs. Stuff with sausage-pear mixture. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1122.5 mg, Sugar 17 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

SAGE,SAUSAGE AND SPINACH STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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If you love sage, you'll love this one! Can't remember where this came from, probably Southern Living. Makes a tasty main dish or use as a side to grill chicken or pork. Leave out the sausage and sub vegetable broth for a vegetarian meal. Enjoy! Cooking time includes roasting the squash.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
3 sweet Italian sausages, casings removed
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/8 cup dry white wine or 1/8 cup chicken broth
3 cups Baby Spinach, stems trimmed
1/8 cup dried sage, crushed
olive oil
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
shredded mozzarella cheese
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese bread crumbs)
balsamic vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Slice squash in half horizontally, scoop out seeds.
  • Cut a thin slice offbottoms to allow each to remain upright.
  • Drizzle with some olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place flesh side down for on well oiled baking sheet; roast for 20 minutes.
  • Turn flesh side up and roast another 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp oil in heavy skillet and saute sausage over medium heat, breaking into chunks and cook until browned about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add sage, onion, garlic; saute another 2-3 minutes to release herb and garlic flavors.
  • Pour in white wine; stir bits from bottom of skillet, and simmer until almost all liquid is evaporated.
  • Add spinach and wilt 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain liquid from spinach. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in bread crumbs.
  • Divide stuffing among squash halves, mounding, if needed.
  • Top with cheese.
  • Place under preheated broiler for 2-4 minutes until golden brown.
  • To serve: Drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728.9, Fat 35.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 71, Sodium 1686.8, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 10.1, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32.1

ACORN SQUASH WITH SPINACH STUFFING



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Here's a recipe that combines two of my favorite vegetables - squash and spinach. It's one of my family's favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 small acorn squash
1 cup chopped celery
3 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (10 ounces) fresh spinach, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute celery and onions in oil until tender. Add the spinach and 1/4 teaspoon salt; cook and stir until spinach is wilted. , In a bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pecans and remaining salt. Drain water from baking pan. Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with spinach mixture; sprinkle crumb mixture over top. Dot with butter. Bake 15 minutes longer or until the squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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

Tips:

  • Choose acorn squash that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
  • Pierce the squash with a fork several times before baking to help the steam escape.
  • Roast the squash until it is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 45-50 minutes.
  • While the squash is roasting, prepare the sausage and spinach filling.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the filling, such as spinach, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Season the filling with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Once the squash is cooked, stuff it with the sausage and spinach mixture.
  • Top the stuffed squash with cheese and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the stuffed squash immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Conclusion:

Sage sausage and spinach stuffed acorn squash is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a fall meal. The combination of sweet squash, savory sausage, and creamy spinach is irresistible. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

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