Description
Delight in the flavors of fall with this Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash. This hearty dish features roasted butternut squash filled with a savory blend of Italian sausage, sweet apples, and vibrant vegetables, all accented by fresh herbs and crunchy pecans. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is both visually appealing and packed with nutrients. The contrasting flavors create an unforgettable experience that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s a wholesome dinner option that showcases the best of autumn’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds butternut squash
- ½ pound Italian sausage
- 1 apple (cored and diced)
- ½ onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped pecans
- Fresh sage and rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the butternut squash in half, scoop out seeds, oil lightly, and season.
- Place cut-side down on a baking sheet; bake for 40–45 minutes until tender.
- In a sauté pan, cook Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Add onions, garlic, and spinach until wilted.
- Stir in apple, sage, and rosemary; cook for an additional few minutes. Mix in cranberries and pecans.
- Remove squash from the oven, scoop some flesh out, and fill with the sausage mixture.
- Broil for 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed half squash (about 280g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg