APPLE SAUSAGE STUFFED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Roasted butternut squash stuffed with savory sausage, sweet apples, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for fall dinners or holiday side dishes, warm and hearty.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 butternut squash halved and seeded
- 1 lb pork sausage mild or spicy
- 1 apple peeled and diced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Prepare Squash
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush butternut squash halves with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 25–30 minutes until tender.
Cook Filling
- While squash roasts, cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add onion, garlic, and apple; sauté for 5 minutes.
Mix Filling
- Remove from heat and stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Stuff Squash
- Turn roasted squash cut side up. Spoon sausage-apple mixture into each half.
Bake and Serve
- Return to oven and bake 10–15 minutes until filling is golden and heated through. Serve warm.
Notes
- Tip: Choose firm, medium-sized butternut squash for easy roasting and stuffing.
- Variation: Use turkey sausage or add dried cranberries for a twist.
- Serving: Perfect for fall dinners, holiday sides, or cozy weeknight meals.