Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

32g protein · 1 h 25 min · 988 kcal

Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is a cozy, filling dish that turns a simple winter vegetable into a satisfying, delicious, and beautiful meal!

1 h 25 min6 servings988 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash (, cut in half through the stem and cleaned)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 pound pork sausage
  • 1 yellow onion (, diced)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cups dried stuffing mix

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. 2

    Brush the acorn squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Roast: Place the acorn squash cut side down and roast for 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip: Remove from the oven, turn the acorn squash cut side up. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Heat: Add the pork sausage, onion, and salt to a large skillet on high heat.

  6. 6

    Cook, breaking it apart into chunks as you cook it, until browned about 3-4 minutes.

  7. 7

    Add: Whisk the chicken broth and egg in a bowl, then add it to the skillet.

  8. 8

    Mix: Add in the stuffing mix, stirring until moistened.

  9. 9

    Fill: Scoop the mixture into the acorn squash halves.

  10. 10

    Bake: Cook, uncovered for 30 minutes or until the stuffing tops are crispy.

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