These stuffed acorn squash rings are filled with a trio of sausage, apples and nuts for a delightful fall dish.
Author:Chef Sally
Prep Time:30 min
Cook Time:45 min
Total Time:1 hr 15 min
Yield:8 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
3 medium acorn squash (about 2 pounds each), cut into 1-inch rings and seeds removed
1 cup chopped peeled tart apples
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat. Season with salt and pepper.
Place squash on baking sheets. Fill centers with sausage mixture.
Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; spoon over sausage.
Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until squash is tender.