How to Make Sausage-and-Pear-Stuffed Acorn Squash - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sausage-and-Pear-Stuffed Acorn Squash is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy fall or winter dinner. This recipe combines the sweetness of ripe pears with the savory flavors of sausage and herbs, all stuffed inside tender roasted acorn squash. The result is a dish that is both comforting and satisfying, making it a great option for a weeknight dinner or a special meal with friends and family.

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Ingredients

  • 1 serving olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ pound sage-flavored ground breakfast sausage
  • ½ onion, diced
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cabbage
  • ½ cup matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 pear - peeled, cored, and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil and spray with oil.
  • Rub or brush 1/2 tablespoon oil on the flesh of each acorn squash half. Season with salt and pepper. Place squash halves onto the prepared baking pan, cut-side down.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until softened, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, brown sausage in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, cabbage, and carrots. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add diced pear and cook until softened but still crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Remove acorn squash from oven and turn over using tongs. Stuff with sausage-pear mixture. Return to oven and roast for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    527 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 1123mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1428mg