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    Recipes » Keto Dinner Recipes » Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Mushrooms

    Published: Aug 17, 2017 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Mushrooms

    These stuffed acorn squash with sausage and mushrooms will have you dreaming of fall. I also provide a quick tip on how to easily cut your squash!

    These stuffed acorn squash with sausage and mushrooms will have you dreaming of fall. Low carb and gluten free! I also provide a quick tip on how to easily cut your squash!

    These beautiful Stuffed Acorn Squash just scream Fall to me!  I am so ready for Fall, how about you?  It is still so hot here and we will not get a taste of cooler weather for at least another month.  But a girl can dream, right?

    One thing you will not catch me with is anything pumpkin.  I will not be holding a PSL or eating pumpkin muffins because I personally do not like it.  Please don’t hate me!  One thing I do love when the weather gets cooler is soup.  I really could eat soup anytime of year, if I’m being completely honest.  I also drink hot coffee all year long because I’m crazy!

    Check out my recipe for Acorn Squash Soup!

    My kids started back to school this week so I have been enjoying the added free-time.  I have been going on a nice long walk every morning and it has been so nice!  I love my kids of course, but this girl needs some alone time!  Those walks will be even more pleasurable when the cooler weather hits.  Until then I will just dream of fall while I eat the stuffed acorn squash.

    acorn squash on a sheet pan and mushrooms cooking in a skillet“As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.”

    So these stuffed acorn squash were so easy to make with only a handful of ingredients.  I first roasted the squash for a bit in the oven to get them nice and tender, then I stuffed them with sautéed sausage, mushrooms, a bit of thyme, and a sprinkle of parmesan.  I popped them back in the oven for a little longer just to melt the cheese.  They were divine!

    a forkful of stuffed acorn squash

    Home cook tip:

    I want to give you a quick tip on cutting these squash in half.  The last time I used acorn squash, I was trying to cut them into rings and I sliced my finger so I was a little apprehensive to cook with them again.  So before I cut them in half this time, I put them in the microwave for 4 minutes.  This softened them up just enough for them to cut in half very easily.

    If you would like more stuffed veggies, checkout my recipe for Stuffed Peppers with Cauliflower Rice, or Easy Stuffed Mushrooms!

    Or how about some stuffed meats?  I am the queen of all things stuffed!  Check out my Stuffed Burgers, Stuffed Pork Chops, and my Keto Meatloaf Stuffed with Cheese!

    These stuffed acorn squash with sausage and mushrooms will have you dreaming of fall. Low carb and gluten free! I also provide a quick tip on how to easily cut your squash!

    Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sausage and Mushrooms

    These stuffed acorn squash with sausage and mushrooms will have you dreaming of fall.  I also provide a quick tip on how to easily cut your squash!
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Course: dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free, recipe for stuffed acorn squash
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 621kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    INGREDIENTS

    • 2 Acorn squash
    • 4 tbsp avocado oil (Click here for my favorite brand on Amazon)
    • 1 tsp Kosher salt
    • ¼ tsp pepper
    • 1 LB ground sausage
    • 8 oz baby bella mushrooms quartered
    • 1 tsp dried thyme
    • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
    US Customary - Metric

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Pierce the skin of each acorn squash and microwave them on high for 4 minutes.  Remove from the microwave and let cool.  Once cool, slice the squash in half, cutting between the groves in the squash.  Scrape out the seeds and discard.
    • Pre-heat the oven to 400F.  Brush each squash half with 1 tbsp of oil and then season with salt and pepper.  Place the squash flesh side down on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30 minutes.
    • While the squash are roasting, cook the sausage in a skillet until cooked through.  Add the quartered mushrooms and dried thyme.  Sauté until the mushrooms are softened, but not mushy.  
    • Remove the squash from the oven and carefully flip them flesh side up.  Spoon the sausage and mushroom mixture on top of each squash half and the sprinkle with parmesan cheese.  Place the squash back in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted.  

    JENNIFER'S TIPS

    Nutrition for ¼th of the filling: 621 calories / 53g fat / 3g carbs / 1g fiber / 31g protein
     
    The nutrition varies for acorn squash because of the size differences.  For 1 cup of acorn squash cubes, the nutrition is: 56 calories / 14g carbs / 2g fiber

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 621kcal

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    1. Lynn says

      September 20, 2020 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      This was absolutely delicious! I added half of an apple, cubed and topped with grated mozzarella cheese. Served it with a side of mixed greens. I will definitely make this again!

      Reply
    2. Liz N. says

      November 21, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      So even though not strictly keto, for my bf and I, who are really just following a lower carb lifestyle, it is a WINNER! I changed it up using chorizo sausage and added some celery for crunch… the chorizo sausage kicks it up a notch and with the sweetness of the squash, oh my, de-lish!!!! This is my new favorite!

      Reply
    3. Sandra says

      October 07, 2019 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Love the look of this! I will be making it tonight and was wondering what you think would be a good side?

      Reply
    4. Linda hughes says

      September 13, 2019 at 2:44 pm

      5 stars
      Great Recipe but this not for any one on keto Diet to many carbs

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        September 14, 2019 at 11:10 am

        Nope, this one isn’t keto. My website isn’t strictly keto. If a recipe is keto, it will be noted in the recipe

        Reply
    5. Jen j says

      January 02, 2019 at 7:38 pm

      4 stars
      Made this for dinner tonight after staring at 2 csa acorn squashes for MONTHS! Turned out pretty good! I would make this again. The sweetness of the squash nicely offsets the saltiness of the sausage and parmesan.

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        January 07, 2019 at 3:23 pm

        So glad you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Irene says

      November 11, 2018 at 11:07 am

      Looked at many of ur recipes luv the stuffed acorn squash recipe. Unable to locate nutritional values. Would like total carbs. Is there a site or place to locate that?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        November 12, 2018 at 10:13 am

        I will get the nutrition info added to that recipe

        Reply
        • Lynne says

          February 07, 2019 at 5:25 am

          We’re you able to add the nutritional information yet? We made this last night, and it was wonderful!

    7. Juli Southard says

      August 15, 2018 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      I am eating the keto way, and my daughter is dairy and gluten intolerant. I made these for her birthday dinner, minus the cheese ( on hers only ). Very easy, smell delicious, taste amazing.

      Reply

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