Sweet and tender squash filled with a savory cranberry sausage stuffing and baked until golden. This is a family favorite.
Savory Stuffed Squash
Acorn squash is a fall favorite that’s healthy, filling, and easy to cook! Use leftover stuffing (or even sausage or cornbread dressing). Swap out boxed stuffing for a quick recipe. This recipe can be made a day or two ahead of time and baked before eating.
Ingredients and Variations
SQUASH Acorn squashes are small and dark green on the outside and yellow on the inside – their size makes them perfect for a single serving. However, zucchinis can be cut lengthwise, scooped out, and filled with stuffing as well. They both require the same prep and cooking before filling. STUFFING If you happen to have leftover sausage stuffing, use that and skip the sausage and stuffing for this recipe. This stuffing has the perfect blend of sausage, bread, colorful cranberries, sage, and a tangy Granny Smith apple! Looking for a shortcut? Swap out a box of stuffing mix. MEAT Ground pork sausage is always a good choice for stuffed acorn squash. No sausage on hand? Try homemade Italian sausage. APPLE & CRANBERRIES Granny Smith apples offer up a bright tart flavor that pairs well with the sausage and cranberries add sweetness. Other brightly flavored fruits like pears or even dried fruits like apricots, cranberry raisins, or currents will work, too. SEASONING In true stuffing fashion, this recipe uses ground sage. But for another perfect seasoning blend match, try this homemade poultry seasoning.
How to Make Stuffed Acorn Squash
This delicious side dish has two basic steps:
Recipe Tips
The acorn squash should be soft and almost completely cooked before adding the stuffing. If the squash doesn’t stand upright or tips over, make a little circle of foil to help it stand as it bakes. Add leftover brown or wild rice to this recipe to stretch the stuffing further. This dish can be made up to 48 hours ahead and baked before serving. If it is cold from the fridge, it will need extra baking time.
What Goes with Stuffed Acorn Squash?
These make a full meal on their own but you can always add a side salad and some rolls or biscuits, or serve as a side dish with some apricot chicken!
Leftovers?
Wrap leftover stuffed acorn squash separately in plastic wrap and keep the portions refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in an air fryer or in the oven until warmed through. Freeze completely cooled portions by wrapping them in plastic wrap and then placing them in zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside, where they will keep up to 8 weeks.
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