Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

This sausage-stuffed acorn squash was a favorite in my family when I was growing up. Now that I’m married, it’s one of my husband’s favorite dishes. We call it “squasage”. It’s a great way to use up that abundant, reasonably priced, tasty fall squash.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Yield:
4 stuffed squash halves
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 pound ground sausage
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ½ cup chopped mushrooms
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2
Place squash halves, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, turn squash halves over, and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.

Step 4
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until celery is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 5
Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir cheese mixture into sausage mixture, then spoon into squash halves.

Step 6
Return to the oven and bake until filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

523
Calories
35g
Fat
31g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 523
% Daily Value *
Total Fat35g 45%
Saturated Fat14g 72%
Cholesterol133mg 44%
Sodium1232mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber5g 16%
Total Sugars7g
Protein24g
Vitamin C31mg 157%
Calcium274mg 21%
Iron3mg 18%
Potassium1355mg 29%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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