Best 9 Sausages With Acorn Squash And Onions Recipes

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Feast your eyes on a culinary masterpiece that combines the savory flavors of succulent sausages, tender acorn squash, and caramelized onions. This delightful dish is a symphony of textures, with the crispy skin of the sausages, the soft and sweet flesh of the acorn squash, and the slightly crunchy caramelized onions. The medley of flavors is further enhanced by a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, creating a tantalizing experience for your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a cozy dinner party or looking for a satisfying weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to impress. Alongside the main recipe, we've also included variations using different types of sausages, such as spicy Italian sausage or sweet apple sausage, allowing you to customize the dish to your preference. Additionally, we provide instructions for roasting the acorn squash whole or in cubes, offering alternative presentation options. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our sausages with acorn squash and onions recipe, and get ready to savor a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Acorn squash gets a sweet and savory treatment when stuffed with sausage, onion, spinach and cranberries to make this pretty autumn entree. Cooking the squash in the microwave makes this quick enough for a busy weeknight. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash
1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, cranberries and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to sausage mixture and toss until moistened. , Turn over squash; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°, 2-3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 23g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 843mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

SAUSAGE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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This cozy, hearty Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash with apples, mushrooms, and herbs is a fantastic blend of sweet and savory flavors. Easy and ultra delicious!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 acorn squash (halved through from the stem to the base and seeds removed)
4 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian chicken or turkey sausage (about 2 links, casings removed, sweet or spicy (we use spicy))
8 ounces cremini baby bella mushrooms (finely chopped)
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
1 medium sweet-crisp apple (cored and finely diced (peel off or on; I left it on))
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (thyme, or a mix (plus additional for serving))
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)

Steps:

  • Bake the squash: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. With a sharp, sturdy chef's knife, carefully cut the squash in half from stem to base. Scoop out and discard the stringy core and seeds. Arrange the halves cut-sides up on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush each half with 1 teaspoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until the edges begin to wrinkle and the flesh is fork-tender. Set aside. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees F.
  • While the squash bakes, prepare the filling: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage. Brown the meat, breaking it apart into small pieces for 3 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms, onion, apple, salt, pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and minced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is cooked through, the vegetables and apple are softened, have given up liquid, and the liquid has cooked off, about 8 additional minutes.
  • When the squash is cool enough to handle, scoop out its flesh, leaving a wall all the way around that is about ¼-inch thick. Add the scooped squash to the pan with the sausage. Add the herbs and ¼ cup Parmesan. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
  • Mound the filling inside of the hollowed squash halves. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan over the top. Place the pan in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is nice and hot, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with additional fresh herbs as desired. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 4), Calories 421 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 11 g

SUNNY'S ITALIAN SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 acorn squash, halved through the stem to the base and seeds removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 links (8 ounces) spicy Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped red onions
1/4 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the squash: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place the squash on a baking sheet flesh-side up and rub with the olive oil. Season liberally with salt and pepper. Roast until the edges begin to ripple and a poke with a fork reveals tender flesh, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool until easy to handle.
  • Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh into a large bowl, leaving about 1/4 inch of flesh within the skin of each squash half to help it maintain its shape.
  • For the filling: In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the olive oil and sausage. While cooking, break the sausage into bits like ground meat with a wooden spoon. Once some of the fat is rendered from the sausage, add the onions, paprika, pumpkin pie spice, sage, celery, bell peppers and a pinch of salt. Cook until the sausage is done and the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the mixture to the bowl of squash along with the cheese, walnuts and cranberries and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Fill the hollowed squash halves with the mixture and place back in the oven to melt the cheese and make the tops golden brown, 15 more minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm.

ACORN SQUASH WITH SWEET SPICY SAUSAGE



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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!

Provided by CarolynWG

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds spicy turkey sausage, casings removed
1 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 64.2 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1012.7 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

SPICY SHEET-PAN SAUSAGE AND SQUASH



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Like chicken thighs, whose rendered skin leaves behind a puddle of schmaltz for frying vegetables, bread or beans, sausage yields a delicious fat for cooking. Paired with butternut squash and crisped in a hot oven, its spicy fat slicks the sweet squash, while parsley and lemon cut through all the richness. Feel free to switch up the squash for carrots, broccoli, potatoes: Any vegetables that are good roasted will work well in that liquid gold. If the meal seems light, bulk it up by topping with a cup of feta or rinsed canned chickpeas, adding arugula or watercress to the parsley, or serving it all on a bed of kale or mustard greens, like a warm salad.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, weeknight, roasts, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (2-pound) butternut squash, peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 pound spicy sausage (fresh chorizo, Italian, Andouille or otherwise)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 cup parsley leaves
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as desired
Flaky salt, as desired

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees and stick a large baking sheet in the oven. Prep the squash and sausage: Cut the squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut the slices crosswise in half. Transfer to a large bowl. Score the sausages in a few places on both sides, making sure not to cut all the way through. Transfer to the bowl with the squash, then stir to coat with the olive oil and fat pinches of salt and pepper.
  • When the oven comes to temperature, carefully dump the squash and sausage mixture onto the hot baking sheet and spread it out into a single layer. Roast, stirring every so often to coat the squash in the rendered fat, until the squash is tender and sausages are crisp and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. (To add some color, put them under the broiler for a minute or two.) Let cool slightly while you prepare the parsley.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the parsley and lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste. Slice the sausage diagonally in thirds. Serve the sausage and squash on a platter with a pile of parsley on top and sprinkled with an extra squeeze of lemon and flaky salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 542, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 886 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED SAUSAGES WITH CABBAGE AND SQUASH



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In this easy sheet-pan supper, sweet Italian sausages are teamed with wedges of cabbage and kabocha squash, then the whole thing is drizzled with a mustardy apple-cider vinaigrette. Because cabbage releases moisture when cooked, start with a preheated baking sheet for extra browning power.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 kabocha squash (1 pound), seeds removed, cut into 3/4-inch wedges
7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 head green cabbage (1 pound), cut lengthwise through core into 4 wedges
4 sweet Italian sausages (1 pound total), each pierced with a fork in a few places
1 medium red onion (8 ounces), thinly sliced into rings
Leaves from 2 sage sprigs
1 tablespoon apple-cider vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees, with a rimmed baking sheet on center rack. Toss squash with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons oil to baking sheet, then cabbage, squash, and sausages in a single layer. Drizzle cabbage with more oil; season generously with salt and pepper. Roast 15 minutes.
  • Toss onion and sage with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Flip sausages and vegetables; add onion mixture to sheet. Continue to roast until vegetables are tender and sausages are cooked, 20 minutes.
  • Stir together vinegar, mustard, remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Serve sausages and vegetables with a drizzle of vinaigrette.

SQUASAGE (SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH)



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This was a favorite recipe in my family when I was growing up and now that I'm married, it's one of my husband's favorite dishes. A great way to use squash, that abundant, reasonably-priced, and tasty fall veggie!

Provided by all_He_created_was_good

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 pound ground sausage
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped mushrooms
¼ cup chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
½ cup sour cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with aluminum foil.
  • Place squash, cut sides down, on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Flip squash halves over and set aside to cool.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until celery is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir cheese mixture into sausage mixture. Fill squash halves with sausage filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 132.9 mg, Fat 34.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 1231.5 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

ACORN SQUASH WITH SAUSAGE



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I usually see sweet recipes for acorn squash. I like this one because it uses the squash as a main dish. This is warm and filling, perfect for an autumn day. This recipe came from Colorado Collage.

Provided by Sisty Gin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 lb sweet Italian turkey sausage
1 slice Italian bread, cubed (about 1 oz)
black pepper, freshly ground
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, freshly ground,divided

Steps:

  • Put squash halves, cut side down, in microwave-safe dish.
  • Add 1/4 inch water.
  • Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until tender when pierced with fork.
  • (Or bake in 350 degree oven for 50-60 minutes.) In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and mushrooms.
  • Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add bell pepper and garlic.
  • Cook 1 minute.
  • Remove from skillet with slotted spoon.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Discard drippings.
  • In same skillet, brown and crumble sausage over medium-high heat.
  • Drain.
  • Add onion mixture and bread cubes.
  • Season with pepper to taste.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove squash from microwave, carefully removing plastic wrap.
  • Turn squash cut sides up.
  • Spoon 1/4 of sausage mixture into each squash half.
  • Top with parmesan.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausages: Use high-quality sausages made with fresh, flavorful meat. You can use any type of sausage you like, but Italian sausage, bratwurst, or kielbasa are all good choices.
  • Prepare the acorn squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast the squash in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Cook the sausages thoroughly: Brown the sausages in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the sausages for 10-12 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Remove the sausages from the skillet and set aside.
  • Sauté the onions and garlic: Add the onions and garlic to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onions are softened and translucent. About 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the sausages and acorn squash back to the skillet: Once the onions and garlic are cooked, add the sausages and acorn squash back to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  • Add the broth and seasonings: Add the chicken broth, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and thyme to the skillet. Stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve: Serve the sausages and acorn squash with roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Sausages with Acorn Squash and Onions is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The sausages are cooked until browned and juicy, the acorn squash is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the onions are sautéed until softened and translucent. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is simply irresistible. Plus, it's a healthy and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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