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Delicious Acorn Squash Recipes: Stuffed with Savory-Sweet Goodness

This recipe features acorn squash halves stuffed with a delightful savory-sweet mixture. It combines chicken sausage, apples, dried cranberries, and fragrant herbs, baked until tender and golden.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 435
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 small acorn squash
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 shallot diced small
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 celery stalk diced small
  • 1/4 tsp salt plus more for seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp pepper plus more for seasoning
  • 1 rosemary sprig chopped roughly
  • 1/4 tsp ground sage
  • 2 chicken sausages diced small
  • 1 small apple diced
  • 2 Tbsp dried cranberries
  • 2 Tbsp parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Slice the acorn squash in half lengthwise, then scoop out and discard the seeds.
  3. Place the squash halves on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush the flesh with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Flip the squash halves cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes until tender.
Stuffing
  1. While the squash bakes, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  2. Add shallot, garlic, celery, salt, pepper, rosemary, and sage to the skillet; cook for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in the diced chicken sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the diced apple and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes soft.
  5. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the dried cranberries, grated parmesan cheese, and breadcrumbs until combined.
Final Bake
  1. Flip the cooked acorn squash halves over, then evenly stuff each half with the prepared mixture.
  2. Pour chicken broth evenly over the stuffing in both squash halves.
  3. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, replace chicken sausage with a plant-based alternative or sautéed mushrooms. Ensure the squash is fork-tender after the first bake for the best texture.