QUICK SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH

Quick Sausage-Stuffed Squash image

Acorn squash with its dark green skin and orange interior makes a cheery bowl for this creamy sausage dish. As a twist, try maple-flavored sausage. -Mary Magner, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash so it sits flat. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and celery over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove pan from heat; drain. Stir in sour cream., Turn squash cut side up. Spoon sausage mixture into centers of squash. Microwave, covered, 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.