Apple and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

When I think of fall, I think of squash. And although I came up with this recipe in the middle of summer, it's definitely a keeper! Definitely will be making this again. Would be a great side dish for Thanksgiving. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 119 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup raisins
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅛ teaspoon celery seed
• ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ onion, diced
• 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
• ⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 2 large Gala apples, cubed
• 1 cup pork sausage (such as Jimmy Dean®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place acorn squash cut side down on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until soft and browned, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Mix apples, sausage, onion, raisins, poultry seasoning, ginger, cloves, celery seed, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Spoon sausage mixture into the hollow of the acorn squash; place on the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until sausage is cooked through and apples are soft, about 30 minutes.