Best Turkey Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipes

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TURKEY SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

Finding healthy recipes the family will eat is a challenge. This elegant squash is one we love, and it works with pork or chicken sausage, too. -Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons fennel seed
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
3 cups fresh baby spinach
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each half to allow them to lie flat. Place squash in a shallow roasting pan, hollow side down; add 1/4 in. of hot water and halved tomatoes. Bake, uncovered, 45 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, apple, onion and dried seasonings over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add spinach, thyme, salt and pepper; cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat., Carefully remove squash from roasting pan. Drain cooking liquid, reserving the tomatoes. Return squash to pan, hollow side up., Stir cheese, vinegar and reserved tomatoes into sausage mixture. Spoon into squash halves. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until heated through and squash is easily pierced with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 370mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

STUFFED ACORN SQUASH SUPREME



Stuffed Acorn Squash Supreme image

Acorn squash is partially cooked in the microwave, then filled with turkey sausage, broccoli, cheese, rice, and apples.

Provided by DRDEDE

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6 ounce) package broccoli and cheese flavored rice mix
1 pound turkey breakfast sausage
1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
½ cup chopped apple
2 teaspoons crushed coriander seed
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Prepare rice mix according to package directions; cover, and set aside.
  • Place squash halves cut side down onto a plate. Cook the squash in a microwave oven for 5 minutes on High, until tender but firm.
  • In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until evenly browned; drain, and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the prepared rice, sausage, apple, and coriander. Stuff each squash half with the mixture.
  • Cover stuffed squash halves with plastic wrap, and heat in the microwave until squash is cooked through and soft, about 5 minutes. Remove plastic, and top stuffed squash with cheese. Continue to cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.1 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1408.4 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

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