Stuffed Acorn Squash
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4.7
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Excellent
Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Delicious and savory Stuffed Acorn Squash is a flavorful side dish that's healthy and hearty, too!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Filling
- 8 ounces ground pork sausage
- ½ small onion finely diced
- 1 small granny smith apple peeled and diced
- 2 lices Wheat bread cubed
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ teaspoon dried sage
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds and discard.
- Brush the squash with olive oil and season with salt & pepper.
- Place the squash on a baking pan cut side down and bake for 40 minutes or until very tender. Larger squash may need more time.
- While the squash is baking, brown the sausage and onion in a skillet until no pink remains. Drain fat. Add the apple and cook 2-3 minutes more or just until the apple begins to soften.
- Place the sausage mixture in a bowl and cool slightly. Stir in the bread, egg, cranberries, sage, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Flip the squash over, scoop the filling into the cavity and bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until the squash is tender. If the filling starts to brown too much, lightly cover with foil.
Notes
- The serving size is 1 squash half. If you'd like more or extra, additional bread and seasonings can be added to make more stuffing.
- The acorn squash should be soft and almost completely cooked before adding the stuffing.
- If the squash doesn't stand upright or tips over, make a little circle of foil to help it stand as it bakes.
- Add leftover brown or wild rice to this recipe to stretch the stuffing further.
- This dish can be made up to 48 hours ahead and baked before serving. If it is cold from the fridge, it will need extra baking time.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
401
(20%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
658mg
(27%)
Potassium
1015mg
(29%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
920IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
106mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4halves
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 401 | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1015mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 920IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 106mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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