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Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
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Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

This is a yummy recipe for anytime of year! It definitely has a "fall" feel, but I assure you it is delicious anytime of the year!
Course Main Course
Keyword easy dinner recipe
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Acorn Squash, sliced in half
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • 1 lb Sweet Italian Sausage
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large Apples, chopped *leave skin on
  • 1 tbsp Rosemary
  • 1 cup Italian Bread Crumbs *I used panko crumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 1 Celery Stick, chopped

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut acorn squash in half. Remove seeds. Brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Bake acorn squash face up for 1 hour.
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • While acorn squash is baking, cook the sausage until there is no pink. Also, break up sausage so it is in small crumbles. Once cooked, add the onion and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the onion becomes fragrant and translucent.
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Add apples pieces and cook for another 2 minutes until apples are softened.
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Add the Rosemary and 3/4 cup of the shredded Parmesan cheese. Cook until the cheese is melted.
  • Once squash has finished baking, remove from oven and fill with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with breads crumbs and remaining Parmesan cheese. Drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake for another 15-20 minutes.
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Keto Friendly: don't add bread crumbs! And you have a Keto friendly meal!
    Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
  • Be careful removing the acorn squash half's from the pan! They will be extremely hot and a little soft! I used two forks poked into either side to lift and place on a plate! Then enjoy!