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Cornbread Dressing Stuffed Acorn Squash
If you're having a small Thanksgiving, then this Cornbread Dressing Stuffed Acorn Squash would be the perfect addition. Sliced acorn squash is stuffed with a classic cornbread stuffing and baked. The perfect individual size!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 296 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 acorn squash
- 4 tsp olive oil, divided
- 1 Italian sausage link, casing removed
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 tbsp minced sage
- 3/4 tsp salt,divided
- 2 cups cubed dried out sourdough bread (1/4-inch cube)
- 2 cups crumbled cornbread
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock (plus more if you like)
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut ends off of acorn squash, so you can stand both ends up straight. Cut in half. Try to make sure to leave enough of the end so there is a bottom for the stuffing to rest in.
- Brush the squash on all sides with three teaspoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place flesh-side down on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes.
- While the squash roasts, make the stuffing. Add sausage to a medium non-stick skillet. Set on a medium-high heat and use a wooden spoon to break it up, cook until browned. Add a teaspoon of olive oil along with celery, onion, sage and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Saute until slightly softened, 5-6 minutes.
- Add bread, cornbread, butter, poultry seasoning, chicken stock, egg, hot sausage, veggies and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Once the squash roasts for 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Use a spatula to flip the squash over, then evenly divide the stuffing between the squash. Place back in the oven for another 25-30 minutes until the squash is soft and stuffing is crisp and golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1squash with stuffing
Calories
296kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
599mg
(25%)
Potassium
893mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
961IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1squash with stuffing | |
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 599mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 893mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 961IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.