Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
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Acorn squash gets a sweet-and-savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this pretty autumn entree. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this quick enough for a busy weeknight.

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  • 4 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, finely chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

  • Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large skillet; add onion. Cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a large bowl, beat egg and milk; stir in the spinach, bread crumbs, cranberries and sausage mixture.
  • Turn squash cut side up. Stuff with sausage mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 485 calories, 23 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 133 mg cholesterol, 843 mg sodium, 49 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 25 g protein.

Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash published in Simple & Delicious September/October 2006, p7

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Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2009 by partridge

A very good and different way to prepare squash. This recipe is a keeper. Spicy pork sausage is a must

Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2008 by dot1212

I was not sure if my dh would like this recipe but tried it on the advice of my daughter who liked it. It was a success and easy! Very tasty.

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