Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash
Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash pairs caramelized acorn squash with juicy, spicy turkey sausage, creating a balanced contrast of gentle sweetness and lively heat. A touch of brown sugar melts into the squash and sausage for a glossy finish. Serve this comforting dish for a cozy fall dinner or a hearty weekend lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 30 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Place the squash halves, cut-sides down, in 1 inch of water in a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the flesh is tender, about 45 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.
- 4
Once the squash halves are tender, discard the water from the baking dish; flip the squash halves cut-sides up. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into the squash cavities, reserving about 1/4 cup. Fill the cavities with the browned sausage; top with the reserved brown sugar. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 311.28 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 17.57 g Good Source 35%
- Carbohydrate 34.89 g 13%
- Total Fat 12.4 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.35 mg High 28%
- Sodium 595.18 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.63 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 23.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.18 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.95 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 373.89 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 19.39 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.85 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Sweet Heat Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Ground Turkey Sausage, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 311.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Brown Sugar, Ground Turkey Sausage, Olive Oil. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 311.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash healthy?
- Sweet-Heat Sausage–Stuffed Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 311.28 calories and 17.57 g of protein, or 35% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 595.18 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.75 g (14% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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