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Trio‑Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings

These stuffed acorn squash rings are filled with a trio of sausage, apples and nuts for a delightful fall dish.

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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. 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.
  3. Place squash on baking sheets. Fill centers with sausage mixture.
  4. Combine apples, raisins, walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon; spoon over sausage.
  5. Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

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