Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
Indulge in the warmth of autumn with this delightful Apple Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash. This wholesome dish marries the sweetness of fresh apples with savory sausage, complemented by earthy herbs and vibrant spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, each bite offers a comforting blend of flavors that will impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, you’ll love how this stuffed squash brings seasonal appeal to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ pounds butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ pound Italian sausage (or chicken sausage)
- ½ onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 apple, cored and diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- ½ tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- ⅓ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
- Coat squash halves with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut side down on a baking sheet and bake for about 40-45 minutes until tender.
- In a sauté pan over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Add onions, garlic, and spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Stir in diced apple, sage, rosemary, cranberries, and pecans; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Remove baked squash from the oven and scoop out some flesh (reserve for later use). Fill each half with the sausage mixture.
- Broil stuffed squash for another 5 minutes until golden on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed butternut squash half (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg