Best 5 Winter Squash Sausage Feta Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Winter Squash Sausage Feta Bake. This delectable dish features tender roasted butternut squash, savory sausage, and creamy feta cheese, all harmoniously combined in a rich and flavorful sauce. Experience a culinary journey with our carefully curated collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this comforting and satisfying bake. From a classic version bursting with hearty flavors to a vegetarian delight brimming with roasted vegetables, our recipes cater to every palate and preference.




Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to Winter Squash Sausage Feta Bake. Discover the art of roasting butternut squash to perfection, achieving caramelized edges and a velvety soft interior. Learn the secrets of browning sausage until it's perfectly crispy yet juicy. Explore the nuances of creating a luscious sauce that seamlessly blends cream, broth, and spices, enveloping every ingredient in a blanket of flavor.




Our recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring even novice cooks can recreate this dish with confidence. Detailed ingredient lists and insightful tips guide you through each stage of the process, empowering you to craft a culinary masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike.




Unleash your creativity with our diverse selection of recipes. Experiment with different types of squash, from the nutty sweetness of butternut to the earthy notes of kabocha. Discover the versatility of sausage, opting for spicy chorizo or mild Italian sausage depending on your taste preferences. Delight in the tanginess of feta, or explore alternative cheeses like ricotta or mozzarella.




Whether you're seeking a comforting weeknight meal or a centerpiece for a special occasion, our Winter Squash Sausage Feta Bake is sure to satisfy. Its vibrant flavors and heartwarming appeal make it a dish that will be cherished and enjoyed time and time again.

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SPICY SHEET-PAN SAUSAGE AND SQUASH



Spicy Sheet-Pan Sausage and Squash image

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

WINTER SQUASH SOUFFLE BAKE



Winter Squash Souffle Bake image

This special squash souffle is a feast for your eyes and your taste buds. The beautiful golden color looks perfect on your Thanksgiving table. -Christine Omar, Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
2 packages (12 ounces each) frozen cooked winter squash, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Separate eggs. Let eggs and squash stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Grease a 1-1/2-qt. souffle dish and lightly sprinkle with flour; set aside., In a large bowl, combine the egg yolks, squash, butter, brown sugar, salt, orange zest, nutmeg and pepper., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into squash mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SQUASAGE (SAUSAGE-STUFFED SQUASH)



Squasage (Sausage-stuffed Squash) image

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 FETA CASSEROLE



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I get loads of compliments on this out-of-the-ordinary casserole whenever I serve it. The recipe marries squash and feta cheese with onion, garlic, bell peppers and a sprinkling of sunflower kernels. Leftovers are delicious hot or cold! -Deborah Vliet, Holland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup plain yogurt
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash. Set aside., In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until blended. Stir in the squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake at 375° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

WINTER SQUASH, LEEK AND FARRO GRATIN WITH FETA AND MINT



Winter Squash, Leek and Farro Gratin With Feta and Mint image

A delicious, and simple, winter squash gratin. This tastes like the filling of many Greek winter squash pies I have made, but it is a simpler dish. The squash is roasted, which gives it great depth of flavor. I love the sweetness of the squash against the salty feta, and the chewy farro against the tender squash. Most of the elements for this gratin can be prepared ahead if you want to go about this piecemeal - farro freezes well and keeps for a few days in the refrigerator; roasted squash keeps well in the refrigerator for a few days as well.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h20m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds winter squash, peeled and cut in small dice (about 1/2 inch)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 pound leeks (2 large), white and light green parts only, cleaned and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, or 1 to 2 tablespoons dried mint (to taste)
3 eggs
3 ounces feta, crumbled
3/4 cup cooked faro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. Oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Place squash on baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Toss squash until evenly coated with oil. Place in oven and roast until tender and lightly colored, about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside. Turn heat down to 375 degrees.
  • Heat another tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet and add leeks. Cook, stirring, until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt and continue to cook, stirring often, until tender, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add squash and mint to pan and toss together. Remove from heat.
  • In a large bowl beat eggs. Add salt to taste (remembering that feta is very salty) and feta, and beat together until feta has broken up into eggs. Stir in squash and leek mixture and farro. Scrape into oiled baking dish. Drizzle remaining oil over top.
  • Bake 35 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from heat. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 325, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 688 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Butternut squash and kabocha squash are perfect for this dish, as they are both sweet and have a firm texture that holds up well to baking.
  • Roast the squash until tender: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges, giving the dish a delicious flavor.
  • Use a good quality sausage: A flavorful sausage, such as Italian sausage or chorizo, will add a lot of flavor to the dish.
  • Don't overcook the sausage: Sausage can quickly become dry and tough, so it is important to cook it just until it is cooked through.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, will add a pop of flavor to the dish.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served hot out of the oven, when the squash is still tender and the sausage is juicy.

Conclusion:

This winter squash sausage feta bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cold night. The roasted squash is sweet and caramelized, the sausage is flavorful and juicy, and the feta cheese adds a creamy richness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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