Sausage Stuffed Winter Squash

Sausage-stuffed winter squash is an easy and healthy recipe that can be made and re-heated for lunch the next day. My kids loved the “bowls” made of squash, and I loved that these were a filling and healthy dinner.

You can change up the inside mixture to fit your tastes. I’ve done this with grass-fed beef, spinach, and feta, or with leftover chicken, artichokes, and mushrooms. Similar to my stuffed sweet potatoes, I’ve found that with kids, putting anything in a “boat” or on a skewer makes it more fun (and tasty).

Sausage Stuffed Winter Squash Recipe

Sweet winter squash stuffed with a savory mixture of meat, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spices.

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Calories 310kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 large winter squash (acorn, spaghetti, or butternut)
• 1 lb sausage
• 1 onion
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 4 TBSP butter
• 2 TBSP Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. 
• Cut the squash in half from top to bottom.
• Scoop the seeds out.
• Place the squash face down in a baking dish with ½ cup water for 30-45 minutes until fork tender.
• While the squash is cooking, slice the sausage into ½ inch chunks and saute in large skillet until browned and cooked through.
• Remove the sausage from the pan and set aside.
• Dice the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms.
• Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pan and cook until almost soft
• Remove from the heat and add the sausage back in as well as the butter and spices and mix well.
• When the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven and turn it over so open side is up.
• Stuff the squash with the sausage mixture and top with Parmesan if using and put it back into the oven for around 10 minutes to brown.
• Remove from oven, cut each squash half in half, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sausage Stuffed Winter Squash Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 Calories from Fat 159

% Daily Value*

Fat 17.7g27%

Saturated Fat 9.4g59%

Cholesterol 48mg16%

Sodium 833mg36%

Carbohydrates 35.4g12%

Fiber 10.4g43%

Sugar 2.5g3%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

This is one of those endlessly versatile recipes; choose the type of squash you like, your favorite type of sausage or even leftover chicken, and customize the spices to your tastes!

How do you like to prepare squash?