Sausage and pear stuffed acorn squash is a delicious, hearty, and nutritious dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors makes this dish a favorite among many. Acorn squash is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Sausage and pears add protein, flavor, and texture. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, this dish can easily be recreated in your own kitchen.
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SAUSAGE-AND-PEAR-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
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
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-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
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
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 APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
TURKEY SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut 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 squash in a shallow roasting pan, hollow side down; add 1/4 in. of hot water and halved tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, apple, onion and dried seasonings over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add spinach, thyme, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully remove squash from roasting pan. Drain cooking liquid, reserving the tomatoes. Return squash to pan, hollow side up., Stir cheese, vinegar and reserved tomatoes into sausage mixture. Spoon into squash halves. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For the perfect balance of flavors, choose sweet and juicy pears that are slightly firm.
- To easily scoop out the squash flesh, use a spoon or melon baller.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese and seasonings to your preference.
- If you're short on time, pre-cook the sausage and onion mixture beforehand.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with sautéed mushrooms or tofu.
Conclusion:
Sausage and Pear Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delightful dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of sausage, pear, and squash. It's a perfect meal for a chilly fall or winter evening, and it's also a great way to use up leftover squash. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get cooking!
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