Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe Description

Like other winter squashes, acorn squash is a tasty fall and winter dish. Make sure to set aside plenty of these long keepers, and use this hearty recipe, well into the new year. This stuffed acorn squash recipe tastes best on a cold fall or winter day.

Note: You can use this recipe with other winter squash varieties.

Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash, washed

  • 6 Tablespoons molasses

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • one pound pork sausage

  • 1 teaspoon powdered sage (if the sausage does not include it)

  • bread crumbs

Recipe Directions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400° F.

  2. Cut acorn squash into halves and remove the seeds.

  3. Spread a tablespoon of molasses on the inside of each acorn squash and sprinkle insides with salt.

  4. Fill the cavity with sausage, and top with bread crumbs.

  5. Place squash in a baking pan with a cover, and bake for 45-60 minutes.

  6. Pierce with a fork to make sure the squash is tender.

  7. Remove cover and continue to bake until bread crumbs are browned.

  8. Serve hot.

Recipe Tip: For a leaner meal, partially cook sausage, and strain away excess fat.

Additional Resources

More Garden Recipes – Select from hundreds of our recipes.

How to Grow Squash – It’s easy to grow these long-keepers.

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