SAUSAGE & RICE STUFFED PUMPKINS

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My children often request this dish. It also adds a great "wow" factor to a festive buffet table.-Andria Peckham, Lowell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 small pie pumpkins (about 2 pounds each)
1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups cooked long grain rice
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. Cut a 3-in. circle around each pumpkin stem. Remove tops and set aside. Remove strings and seeds from pumpkins; discard seeds or save for roasting. , In a large skillet, cook sausage, vegetables and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Remove from heat; stir in rice, 3/4 cup cheese, eggs, parsley, salt and thyme., Place pumpkins in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; fill with rice mixture. Replace pumpkin tops. Bake 30 minutes., Reduce oven setting to 350°. Bake 25-35 minutes longer or until pumpkin is tender when pierced with a knife and a thermometer inserted in filling reads 160°. Sprinkle remaining cheese over filling. Cut to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 405mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Da Muy prankster
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These stuffed pumpkins are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive!


Zextro Zextro
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stuffed pumpkins were very tasty.


manik ahmed
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. I made it with some leftover turkey and stuffing, and it was delicious!


Biplob Dabu
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I'm always looking for new and creative ways to cook pumpkin, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The stuffed pumpkins were a big hit!


Darrell
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These stuffed pumpkins are a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. They're so cute and festive, they'll love them!


Khethiwe Ntuli
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. The stuffed pumpkins were delicious!


ishwar budhathoki
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I made these stuffed pumpkins for my family and they loved them! The pumpkins were so tender and the filling was flavorful.


Rainbird 78
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These stuffed pumpkins are a great way to use up leftover sausage and rice. They're also a fun and festive dish to serve at parties.


trembling bird
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The sausage and rice were savory and hearty, and the pumpkin added a touch of sweetness.


Moesha Mayers
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This was my first time making stuffed pumpkins and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the pumpkins were cooked perfectly.


Sinesipho Rabidyani
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pumpkins are so cute and festive, and the filling is delicious and flavorful.


Charles Rector
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These stuffed pumpkins were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.