Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

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This stuffed acorn squash has a hearty sausage and mushroom filling. It was a favorite in my family when I was growing up. Now that I'm married, it's one of my husband's favorite dishes. It's a great way to use up that abundant, reasonably priced, tasty fall squash.

close up view of Sausage-stuffed Squash in a baking pan
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 squash halves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

  • 1 pound ground sausage

  • 1 cup chopped celery

  • ½ cup chopped mushrooms

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

  2. Place squash halves, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, turn squash halves over, and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.

  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until celery is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

  5. Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir cheese mixture into sausage mixture, then spoon into squash halves.

  6. Return to the oven and bake until filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

523 Calories
35g Fat
31g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 523
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 72%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 1232mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 31mg 35%
Calcium 274mg 21%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1355mg 29%

* 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.