SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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The combination of the sausage with the different spices and the sweetness from the cranberries really turn your average garden acorn squash into a dish that makes you feel like the professional home cook that you are. Perfect for serving at dinner parties or for a nice quiet meal at home.

Provided by Shyla Lane

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h23m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups cubed French bread, crusts removed
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground sage
¼ teaspoon sumac powder
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
½ teaspoon olive oil
¾ cup vegetable stock
4 ounces ground sausage
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons pecans, broken into small pieces
1 teaspoon diced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet.
  • Toast bread in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix cinnamon, sage, sumac, white pepper, and cloves together in a small bowl.
  • Brush acorn squash halves with olive oil. Sprinkle 3/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon mixture evenly over both halves. Transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake acorn squash in the preheated oven until tender, about 30 minutes. Scrape flesh with a fork to loosen slightly.
  • Combine toasted bread and vegetable stock in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir bread around to soak up the vegetable stock and warm up, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir into the bread in the bowl. Add remaining cinnamon mixture, cranberries, pecans, and thyme; stir until evenly mixed.
  • Divide bread mixture between the acorn squash halves.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 779.7 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Terrence Wyatt
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the sausage stuffing.


laxman subba
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some extra cheese and herbs to the stuffing and it turned out delicious.


Maher Ahmad raza romi1
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables.


Ameh blessing
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the sausage stuffing.


Ali afzal
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I'm not a big fan of sausage, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing was flavorful and the squash was roasted to perfection.


cebisile dlomo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. I added some extra cheese and herbs to the stuffing and it turned out delicious.


Momtaz Mohammadzay
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat vegetables.


Mahmoud Olliek
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This was a fun and easy recipe to make. I especially liked the way the sausage stuffing complemented the roasted acorn squash.


Adriana Pineda
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up!


Mamadi Drame
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The sausage stuffing was so flavorful and the squash was roasted to perfection.


Victor Galindo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover sausage. I had some Italian sausage in the fridge and this was the perfect way to use it up.


Arnoldo Escobar
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I was looking for a new acorn squash recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing.


Foncha Junior
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. I love that it's a healthy and delicious meal.


SK Islam Vai
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I followed the recipe exactly and the end result was a bit bland. I think next time I'll add some extra spices to the sausage stuffing.


Erene Joseph
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This was my first time cooking acorn squash and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. The sausage stuffing was a great addition.


Noemi Rodriguez
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. Highly recommend!


Krishna Shah
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the sausage stuffing was flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.