Maple Sausage & Apple Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash

Maple sausage & apple walnut stuffed acorn squash combines savory, sweet, and
nutty elements for a hearty and comforting meal.

Servings: 4 servings

Author: dani

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
55 minutes

Total Time:
1 hour, 5 minutes

Side Dish Main Course

American

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Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash with
olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Place them cut side up
on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 30-40 minutes, or until
tender when pierced with a fork.
2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the maple sausage and cook until
starting to brown, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks.
3 In the same skillet, add a drizzle of olive oil, onion and garlic and cook until
fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4 Stir in the diced apple, walnuts, cranberries (if using), cinnamon, ginger, sage
and thyme. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the apples soften slightly. Adjust
seasoning with salt and pepper.
5 Remove the squash from the oven and reduce temperature to 350 degrees.
6 Divide the filling evenly among the squash halves, packing it gently. Top each
half with grated parmesan cheese.
7 Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or
until the filling is heated through and cheese is slightly golden on top.
8 Serve warm, garnished with a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of fresh herbs
for extra flair.