Best 6 Sausage And Rice Stuffed Summer Squash Recipes

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Sausage and rice stuffed summer squash is a delightful and versatile dish that combines the flavors of savory sausage, fluffy rice, and tender summer squash. It is a hearty and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. This classic recipe is easy to make and can be customized with various ingredients to suit your taste preferences. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article will provide you with the best recipe to create a delicious and memorable sausage and rice stuffed summer squash dish that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUNNY'S QUICK WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SQUASH



Sunny's Quick Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffed Squash image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small butternut or honeynut squash
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup bocconcini or mozzarella, halved or quartered into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 links Italian hot sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon mild yellow curry powder
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • For the squash: Prick the squash all over with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave, flipping halfway through, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool until easy to handle.
  • Cut off the squash stem, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a large bowl, discarding the seeds and leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh within the skin to help maintain its shape. Level off the squash halves so they rest without tilting by cutting a tiny slice off each skin side. Place on a baking sheet, flesh-side up.
  • Add the rice, bocconcini, raisins, walnuts, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl with the scooped squash and mix well to combine.
  • For the sausage: Add the olive oil, onions, sausage, curry powder, thyme and salt and pepper to taste to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage into small crumbles, until the sausage is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to the bowl with the squash and stir to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill the hollowed squash halves with the mixture and roast it until the cheese melts and the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro, drizzle over some olive oil and serve warm.

SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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I was wanting to try a new recipe, but couldn't find exactly what I was looking for, so I created this. So glad, because it's a HUGE hit! Even my picky child and husband love it, and are requesting more! Another fall hit!

Provided by Sophias Mom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 1/2 stuffed squash, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 medium acorn squash, halved, and seeds and pulp removed
cooking spray
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup water, plus
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup forbidden rice
1/4 cup volcanic rice
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup carrot, chopped
3/4 cup mushroom, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, to taste
1/4-1/2 teaspoon dried sage, to taste
1/4 cup dried cranberries, minced
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, divided
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. I cut a sliver of skin off the middle of the.
  • back sides of the cut squash to "give it legs" (so that when it's right-side up and stuffed it doesn't roll around). Spray squash with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast 30 minutes.
  • 2. Meanwhile, bring water to boil. Add pinch of salt and both rice, and stir. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • 3. Preheat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink and crumbled. Remove from pan and drain.
  • 4. Add olive oil to pan and next 8 ingredients. Saute until tender, 5-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • 5. Combine cooked rice, sausage, and vegetable mix in large bowl. Add cranberries and 1/2 cup shredded cheese. Toss to combine. Add beaten egg and toss until thoroughly coated.
  • 6. Stuff cavities of squash with filling and mound on top to use all filling. Cover and bake 30 minutes, until stuffing is almost set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and bake uncovered to melt, another 10 minutes.
  • 7. Allow to cool and enjoy!
  • **EDIT**: I did my prep while stuff was cooking, so I just put total time, start to finish (including prepping the squash), under cooking time. And another side note, I have some awesome pictures and having issues downloading them.

SAUSAGE AND RICE STUFFED SUMMER SQUASH



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This is a variation on stuffed acorn squash recipe on this site; I changed enough things that it's a recipe all its own! It passed muster with my husband who doesn't like anything and my son who doesn't eat anything, so it's a winner in my house. Very good with French bread! I recommend spicy or at least medium sausage.

Provided by SamP

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Zucchini Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 summer squash, halved the long way and seeded
2 cups water
1 tablespoon margarine
1 (5.7 ounce) package dry Cheddar-broccoli rice mix
½ pound bulk pork sausage
6 small mushrooms, chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon salt
1 apple, cored and chopped
⅓ cup toasted chopped pecans
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut sides down into a baking dish, and pour in enough water to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • While the squash is baking, bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the margarine and the contents of the rice package. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Set the prepared rice aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the sausage, mushrooms, coriander, and salt (if needed) until the sausage is browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Mix the sausage mixture with the cooked rice mixture in a bowl, and lightly stir in the apple, pecans, and Cheddar cheese.
  • Pour melted butter into a baking dish, and place the squash, hollow sides up, into the dish. Stuff the rice and sausage mixture into the squash, allowing the stuffing to mound up and overflow into the dish if necessary. Sprinkle the stuffed squash with Parmesan cheese.
  • Return to oven, and bake until the stuffing is hot and the cheese topping has browned, about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 31.1 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1515.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

STUFFED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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I grew everything here in my garden; it was from the first harvest, so it was a lot cheaper on the budget, because we all know fresh fruit and veggies can get expensive. All in all, we had a great time cooking our 'own' food. Even my 4-year-old had fun helping. You can add sausage to the rice just to give a little extra kick.

Provided by crys

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's ®)
3 cups water
6 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 splash olive oil, or to taste
2 small summer squash, diced
2 bell peppers, or more to taste, diced
2 cucumbers, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cherry or grape tomatoes, or more to taste
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange yellow squash halves onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake yellow squash in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute summer squash, bell peppers, cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mound rice atop each of the squash halves. Top rice with a portion of the sauteed vegetable mixture.
  • Return squash to preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle Gouda cheese over the stuffed squash halves and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

SAUSAGE AND SUMMER SQUASH



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I love squash and zucchini, and when it's in season cooking it with the sausage is a delicious way to prepare and enjoy these vegetables. Served with some lightly toasted italian bread, it makes a great meal.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Meat

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3-1/2 cup bottled Italian salad dressing
2 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces cooked Polish sausage, halved lengthwise, sliced diagonally
3 small summer squash or 3 small zucchini, cut across into 3/4-inch pieces
4 -6 slices Italian bread, lightly toasted
fresh oregano leaves
1/4 cup coarsely shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • In a small bowl combine dressing and garlic.
  • In an extra-large skillet cook sausage and squash in 2 tablespoons of the dressing mixture for 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is heated through and squash is almost tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, toast Italian bread lightly; or if you prefer, you can place the bread slices on a broiler pan, brush with 1 tablespoon of the dressing mixture, and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
  • Serve sausage and squash with the toasted bread. Drizzle with any remaining dressing; sprinkle with oregano; top with a little parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8, Fat 30.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 1187.5, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 15

RICE WITH SUMMER SQUASH



Rice with Summer Squash image

I don't usually create my own recipes, but this one passed my palate test. It offers a buttery flavor that those of us who are watching our weight miss at times. -Heather Ratigan of Kaufman, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium yellow summer squash, chopped
1 medium zucchini, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook carrots and onion in butter until tender. Stir in the broth, rice, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 13 minutes., Stir in yellow squash and zucchini. Cover and simmer 6-10 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Squash: Select firm and evenly shaped summer squash, such as zucchini or yellow squash, that are about 6-8 inches long. Make sure the skin is smooth and blemish-free.
  • Prepare the Squash Properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp, leaving a hollow center. You can use a spoon or a melon baller for this task.
  • Use High-Quality Sausage: Opt for a flavorful sausage that complements the other ingredients in the stuffing. Italian sausage, breakfast sausage, or chorizo are all good choices.
  • Cook the Rice Perfectly: Make sure the rice is cooked through but still has a slight bite to it. Fluff the rice with a fork before adding it to the stuffing mixture.
  • Season Generously: Don't be afraid to season the stuffing mixture liberally with salt, pepper, and any other herbs or spices you enjoy. This will enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Stuff the Squash Evenly: Divide the stuffing mixture evenly among the squash halves, pressing it down gently to ensure it's packed tightly.
  • Bake at the Right Temperature: Preheat your oven to the desired temperature before baking the stuffed squash. The exact temperature may vary depending on the recipe, but it's typically around 350-400°F (175-200°C).
  • Monitor the Cooking Time: Keep an eye on the stuffed squash as it bakes to prevent overcooking. The cooking time will depend on the size and type of squash, as well as the filling. A good rule of thumb is to bake for 20-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Let it Rest Before Serving: Allow the stuffed squash to rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the filling set and make it easier to cut and serve.

Conclusion:

Sausage and rice stuffed summer squash is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. With its combination of savory sausage, fluffy rice, and tender squash, this recipe is sure to satisfy. The addition of herbs, spices, and cheese adds even more depth of flavor, making this dish a true crowd-pleaser. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a dinner party, sausage and rice stuffed summer squash is a great choice. Experiment with different types of sausage, rice, and cheeses to create your own unique variation of this classic recipe.

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