Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage Recipe
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Acorn Squash with Sweet Spicy Sausage

By: CarolynWG  
"This simple recipe combines the sweetness of winter squash and brown sugar with spicy turkey sausage, all served right in the squash shell. It is an unexpected -- yet delicious and beautiful -- combination!"

Rating: This weblink has been rated 8 times with an average star rating of 3.9 Read Reviews (6)

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What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 squash halves
 

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Place the squash halves face-down in a baking dish in 1 inch of water and bake until flesh is tender, about 45 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the sausage in the oil until brown, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks; set aside.
  3. Once the squash halves are tender, discard the water. Generously sprinkle brown sugar into the cavity of each squash half, reserving about 1/4 cup for later use. Fill the squash halves with the browned sausage, and top with the reserved brown sugar. Return squash to the baking dish and bake until the sugar begins to melt, about 15 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 343 | Total Fat: 12.1g | Cholesterol: 64mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2009 by Deana 
This was a delicious recipe. I used hot italian sausage (not turkey). It was awesome! I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2009 by Nicole 
I think this is great. I served this with a side of pasta. Are people giving it low stars... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2009 by LMarz 
this was really good. I halved the recipe and used sweet Italian turkey sausage, wish I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2009 by chefmom 
very yummy! husband loved it and it was very easy to make. I served it with a jumalia rice meal. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by KJCHICAGO 
very good, very easy. I used turkey sausage and added a bit of red pepper to make it a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2009 by albp 
Tasted excellent. It would be a perfect fall meal. It was not filling enough on its own,... MORE

 
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