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    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Updated: Apr 24, 2025 · Published: Nov 29, 2017 by Olya · 32 Comments

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    This apple and sausage stuffed acorn squash is a new healthy addition to any Fall menu! This is a seriously delicious Holiday season recipe and honestly the best stuffed squash recipe I’ve ever had (unless we’re talking about Sausage Stuffed Parmesan Spaghetti Squash)! Great Thanksgiving side dish or any festivity filling appetizer!

    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Look at all these festive colors and flavors stuffed into a simple stuffed acorn squash! It’s perfect for when you want to warm yourself up with a hearty and healthy meal.

    Stuffed acorn squash easy to make, so healthy and full of flavor.

    I used bulk Italian sausage in this stuffed acorn squash recipe and rosemary & dried thyme as my fresh herbs.

    This Whole30 squash recipe has high quality protein, anti-inflammatory olive oil, and tons of nutrients from spinach, apple, squash and caramelized onions.

    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

    The final product is extremely delicious dinner and  honestly the best stuffed squash I have ever had! It stores and heat up beautifully, by the way. We made it while traveling, and even after 2 days in the fridge and 1 full day of travel – stuffed acorn squash was as tasty as before!

    This stuffed acorn squash recipe uses a hearty winter squash, that is so abundant in the stores during the winter months, but also available year around as far as the squashes go. And if you love spinach – yes, there is spinach here which brings a nice contrast to the sweetness of apples.

    This stuffed acorn squash recipe is flexible and can be made ahead completely or you can roast your squash a day ahead and stuff it on the day you are planning to eat it or serve it.

    However it’s very tasty stuffed squash if you make EVERYTHING the same day. It’s easy enough – you can roast the squash while cooking sausage, apples, spinach and caramelized onions. This stuffed squash is a real time saver as far as cooking goes!

    How to roast acorn squash

    Roasting acorn squash halves: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and place the 4 acorn squash halves (seeds removed) open-side down on the baking sheet or skillet. Roast for about 20-30 minutes, or until the top of your squash feels tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside open side up after removing from oven to avoid over*steaming.

    Caramelizing Onions: Start caramelizing the onions in a medium skillet. Set heat to medium high, add 1 tablespoon butter and cook stirring until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add a little bit of water whenever onions start sticking to the pan to much. Remove onions onto a separate plate.

    Sausage mixture: Add 1 tablespoon butter and minced garlic to the now empty skillet and cook until just tender, then add all the sausage and increase the heat to medium. Cook the sausage and stir to break up lumps, about 5-8 minutes until browned. Add the apples and herbs and continue to cook, stirring until the apples soften. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts. Salt and pepper the mixture, taste it and adjust seasoning.

    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

    Add the caramelized onions to the sausage mixture, leaving excess cooking fat in the pan.

    Preheat your broiler and fill four halves of the squash with the stuffing mixture. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, stuffing side up, and put under the broiler for 5 minutes until the tops get browned and crispy. Be careful not to over-burn. 5 minutes should be enough, but some broilers can be unpredictable.

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    Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
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    4.80 from 30 votes

    Sausage Stuffed Squash with Apples, Spinach and Caramelized Onions

    This apple and sausage stuffed squash with spinach and caramelized onions can be a new healthy addition to your menu!
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time35 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: paleo, stuffed acorn squash
    Servings: 4
    Author: Olya

    Ingredients

    • 2 small acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeds cleaned
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 1 onion
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 lb pork sausage , loose
    • 1 apple, cored and diced
    • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
    • 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
    • salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Roasting squash halves: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and place the 4 acorn squash halves (seeds removed) open-side down on the baking sheet or skillet. Roast for about 20-30 minutes, or until the top of your squash feels tender when pierced with a fork. Set aside open side up after removing from oven to avoid over*steaming.
    • Caramelizing Onions: Begin by caramelizing the onions in a medium skillet. Set heat to medium high, add 1 tablespoon butter and cook stirring until deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add a little bit of water whenever onions start sticking to the pan to much. Remove onions onto a separate plate.
    • Sausage mixture: To the now empty skillet add 1 more tablespoon butter and minced garlic and cook until just tender, then add all the sausage and increase the heat to medium. Cook the sausage and stir to break up lumps, about 5-8 minutes until browned. Add the apples and herbs and continue to cook, stirring until the apples soften. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until the spinach wilts. Salt and pepper the mixture, taste it and adjust seasoning.
    • Broiling: Add the caramelized onions to the sausage mixture, leaving excess cooking fat in the pan. Preheat your broiler and fill four halves of the squash with the stuffing mixture. Arrange the squash on the baking sheet, stuffing side up, and put under the broiler for 5 minutes until the tops get browned and crispy. Be careful not to over-burn. 5 minutes should be enough, but some broilers can be unpredictable.
    • Alternative to broiling: If unsure how to use the broiler, just put it in the oven at 400 F for 10 minutes to reheat.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sausage Stuffed Squash with Apples, Spinach and Caramelized Onions
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 548 Calories from Fat 351
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 39g60%
    Saturated Fat 15g94%
    Cholesterol 104mg35%
    Sodium 817mg36%
    Potassium 1201mg34%
    Carbohydrates 32g11%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 2590IU52%
    Vitamin C 34mg41%
    Calcium 111mg11%
    Iron 3.3mg18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only. This information comes from online calculators. Although whatsinthepan.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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    Recipe source: Paleo Running Momma
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    Comments

    1. Heather says

      November 16, 2024 at 8:51 pm

      My family absolutely loves this recipe. The only thing I do differently is I add Kielbasa sausage. I was wondering if anyone has tried to roast a garlic bulb in the squash while baking/steaming?

      Reply
    2. Kathy says

      October 20, 2024 at 4:41 pm

      Really good. My son-in-law liked the flavors. Had to sit in the oven for a little while and they got a little toasty, should have covered them with foil. I will definitely make this again. Im going to drizzle the left overs with real maple syrup.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        October 23, 2024 at 12:30 am

        Thank you Kathy! Real maple syrup all over!

        Reply
    3. Joan King says

      November 12, 2023 at 7:24 pm

      Made recipe with maple sausage, added pecans a drues cranberries . Mmm

      Reply
      • Olya says

        November 14, 2023 at 6:35 pm

        Perfect additions to the acorn squash!

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      August 01, 2023 at 9:03 am

      Made recipe exactly as written and it was fantastic. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        August 03, 2023 at 1:04 pm

        Sounds like you nailed it, Jessica!

        Reply
    5. Rae Maddox says

      October 20, 2022 at 11:21 am

      I made this two nights ago, and it was so good. I made very few changes, I used veggie sausages, and melted some butter which I mixed with a little maple syrup and coated the squash interiors before turning them upside down to roast. It tastes like being out on a crisp, cold autumn evening, with the sticky sweet taste of the fairground still on your tongue. It’s become a huge yes in my family, and I want to thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I would never have dreamt up making something like this.

      Reply
      • Olya says

        October 20, 2022 at 2:48 pm

        That was written quite beautifully! Thank you.

        Reply
    6. julie says

      March 08, 2022 at 7:45 pm

      I have made this recipe many times since I found it back in 2019. Making it tonight for supper. I wanted to comment again since last time I forgot to give a rating. So yummy! 5 stars!!

      Reply
      • Olya says

        March 12, 2022 at 3:41 pm

        Julie! Your review made my week!!! I am so thrilled that you’ve been making it since 2019!

        Reply
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