Baked Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Name: Baked Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole (about 1 Lb. Size) Small Acorn Squash; 1 teaspoon Olive Oil; 3 Tablespoons Onion, Diced Small; 1/4 cups Celery, Diced Small; 3 leaves Sage, Sliced; 1 whole Chicken Sausage, Diced Small (I Used Trader Joe's Jalapeno Chicken Sausage); 2 Tablespoons Apple Cider (broth Or Apple Juice Will Work); 1/4 cups Apple, Peeled, Diced; 1 slice Whole Wheat Bread, Cubed Into Small Pieces; 1/2 ounces, weight Goat Cheese

Servings: persons

1 whole (about 1 Lb. Size) Small Acorn Squash
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
3 Tablespoons Onion, Diced Small
1/4 cups Celery, Diced Small
3 leaves Sage, Sliced
1 whole Chicken Sausage, Diced Small (I Used Trader Joe's Jalapeno Chicken Sausage)
2 Tablespoons Apple Cider (broth Or Apple Juice Will Work)
1/4 cups Apple, Peeled, Diced
1 slice Whole Wheat Bread, Cubed Into Small Pieces
1/2 ounces, weight Goat Cheese

1
Cut squash in half and scoop out the seeds.
2
Place upside down in a microwave safe dish, add 1/4 cup water and cover with lid or plastic wrap.
3
Cook for 4 minutes in the microwave; turn the dish around and bake for another 4 minutes.
4
Prick with a fork and if the fork pierces the squash easily, its done (about 8 minutes total seems to work great).
5
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
6
While the acorn squash is cooling, in a small skillet, added olive oil, onion, celery and sage leaves.
7
Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
8
Add chicken sausage.
9
When the pan starts to dry, add apple cider and diced apple.
10
Cook for about 710 minutes, just until sausage is cooked and apple is tender.
11
Add bread and coat until moist.
12
In a small bowl, scrape out the acorn squash, being careful not to break through the walls of the squash.
13
Place in a bowl and add sausage mixture; stir until combined.
14
Add goat cheese; mix well.
15
Spoon the mixture back into each half of the acorn squash.
16
Place in baking dish, stuffed side up.
17
Add 1/4 cup water to the bottom of the dish, Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
18
(If halfway through baking the bottom of the dish is dry, add more water.)

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole (about 1 Lb. Size) Small Acorn Squash, 1 teaspoon Olive Oil, 3 Tablespoons Onion, Diced Small, 1/4 cups Celery, Diced Small, and more.

Yes, Baked Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage Stuffing

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