Best Quick Sausage Stuffed Squash Recipes

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SUNNY'S QUICK WILD RICE AND SAUSAGE STUFFED SQUASH



Sunny's Quick Wild Rice and Sausage Stuffed Squash image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 small butternut or honeynut squash
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup bocconcini or mozzarella, halved or quartered into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup golden raisins, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 links Italian hot sausage, casings removed
1 tablespoon mild yellow curry powder
4 to 6 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • For the squash: Prick the squash all over with a fork. Place on a plate and microwave, flipping halfway through, until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool until easy to handle.
  • Cut off the squash stem, then cut the squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop the flesh into a large bowl, discarding the seeds and leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh within the skin to help maintain its shape. Level off the squash halves so they rest without tilting by cutting a tiny slice off each skin side. Place on a baking sheet, flesh-side up.
  • Add the rice, bocconcini, raisins, walnuts, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper to the bowl with the scooped squash and mix well to combine.
  • For the sausage: Add the olive oil, onions, sausage, curry powder, thyme and salt and pepper to taste to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook, breaking up the sausage into small crumbles, until the sausage is cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to the bowl with the squash and stir to combine.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Fill the hollowed squash halves with the mixture and roast it until the cheese melts and the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the cilantro, drizzle over some olive oil and serve warm.

QUICK SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH



Quick Sausage-Stuffed Squash image

Acorn squash with its dark green skin and orange interior makes a cheery bowl for this creamy sausage dish. As a twist, try maple-flavored sausage. -Mary Magner, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Using a sharp knife, cut a thin slice from bottom of each squash so it sits flat. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage, onion and celery over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up sausage into crumbles. Remove pan from heat; drain. Stir in sour cream., Turn squash cut side up. Spoon sausage mixture into centers of squash. Microwave, covered, 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 25g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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