Sausage and Apple Stuffed Honeynut Squash
These Sausage and Apple Stuffed Honeynut Squash are the perfect autumnal comfort food. Sweet squash is filled with a savory sausage and apple mixture for a satisfying and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 honeynut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound Italian sausage, removed from casing
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Brush the cut sides of the honeynut squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
- While the squash is roasting, cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the apple, cranberries, pecans, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the apple is slightly softened.
- Remove the squash from the oven. Spoon the sausage mixture into the cavities of the squash.
- Drizzle each squash half with maple syrup.
- Return the squash to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until heated through.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
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