Description
Transform acorn squash into a mouthwatering dish filled with savory sausage, rice, and cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium acorn squashes
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squashes in half, scoop out the seeds, and roast for 25-30 minutes cut-side down.
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground sausage and cook until browned; mix in rice, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Fill squashes with the sausage mixture, top with cheese, and bake for another 10-15 minutes.
Notes
Feel free to add your favorite spices or vegetables to the stuffing for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg