Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (1-pound) acorn squash; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple cider; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked; 3/4 cup chopped red cooking apple; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick; 1/2 pound lean turkey sausage; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

3 (1-pound) acorn squash
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple cider
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
3/4 cup chopped red cooking apple
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1/2 pound lean turkey sausage
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/8 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
Wash squash; cut in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Add water to dish to depth of 1/2 inch. Cover and bake at 375u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until squash in tender. Drain, and let cool slightly. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells. Reserve squash pulp for another use. Brush squash shells with honey; sprinkle evenly with cinnamon.
3
Bring apple cider and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice, apple, and cinnamon stick. Cover; reduce heat, and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
4
Cook sausage and onion in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat until sausage is browned, stirring until it crumbles. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
5
Combine rice mixture, sausage mixture, mustard, and salt; stir well, Spoon mixture evenly into squash shells; place in baking dish. Bake at 375u00b0 for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (1-pound) acorn squash, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple cider, and more.

Yes, Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash 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.

Turkey-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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