Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash
Roasted acorn squash is piled with a sweet-savory mix of browned sausage, tender apple, onion, and cabbage, with toasted almonds adding a nutty crunch. Sage and thyme perfume the filling for a cozy, cold-weather dinner that’s hearty yet balanced. Serve Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash on a chilly evening when you want something rustic and satisfying.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Cut both acorn squash in half. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds and fibers. Leave as much squash flesh as possible inside the skins. Arrange the squash halves, cut sides down, in a baking pan with 1/2 inch of water in the bottom.
- 3
Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Spread the almonds in a single layer on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes; remove from the oven and set aside.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir the sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard the excess fat.
- 6
Add olive oil to the same skillet, lower the heat to medium, and cook and stir onion, apple, cabbage, and almonds with the sausage until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds, sage, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Turn the squash cut-side up on the baking pan, and fill the centers with the cabbage mixture.
- 8
Return to the oven and bake until the filling is hot and the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 20 minutes more.
- Calories 447.95 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.85 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 38.99 g 14%
- Total Fat 25.17 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 7.57 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1030.29 mg High 45%
- Dietary Fiber 6.79 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 10.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 128.91 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 1116.32 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin A 76.78 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 31.96 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 0.58 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Shellfish 🦐
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Dried Sage, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 447.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash made of?
- The main ingredients are Acorn Squash, Black Pepper, Dried Sage, Dried Thyme, Olive Oil. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 447.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash healthy?
- Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 447.95 calories and 20.85 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1030.29 mg (45% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.57 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Shellfish and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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