Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage

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This simple acorn squash with sweet, spicy sausage recipe combines the sweetness of winter squash and brown sugar with spicy turkey sausage, all served right in the squash shell. It is an unexpected yet delicious and beautiful combination!

Submitted by CarolynWG
Updated on December 30, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
4 squash halves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 ½ pounds spicy turkey sausage, casings removed

  • 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place squash halves, cut-sides down, in 1 inch water in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.

  4. Once squash halves are tender, discard water from baking dish; flip squash halves, cut-sides up. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into squash cavities, reserving about 1/4 cup. Fill cavities with browned sausage; top with reserved brown sugar. Return squash to the oven; bake until sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

343 Calories
12g Fat
45g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 343
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 1013mg 44%
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 17g 35%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 825mg 18%

* 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.