Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash (VIDEO) – Kalyn's Kitchen

Sausage-stuffed squash is delicious for dinner, and with a moderate portion size, this recipe is low in net carbs!

Sausage-stuffed acorn squash to try later!

Sausage stuffed with acorn squash It is a combination recipe Italian sausage Top with onions, peppers, and cheese, then stuff the mixture inside a partially baked acorn squash. my infatuation with Butternut squash Well documented on the blog, but this is the first recipe using acorn squash to appear on Kalyn’s Kitchen!

I came up with this recipe a few years ago when my sister Val gave me some pumpkins from her garden. I enjoyed the flavor, and the shape of the acorn squash made me think it was begging to be stuffed with something delicious. Although I know Winter squash is not a low-carb vegetable In a recipe like this where there’s plenty of low-carb sausage, peppers, and cheese, it might be a lower-carb dish than you think.

Since then, I’ve been making this every year when the acorn squash starts appearing in stores. I remind you of this for my own sake Favorite Friday Pick the week, and if you love winter squash and Italian sausage, I bet you might love them as much as I do.

What ingredients do you need for this recipe:

Medium sized acorn squash
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
olive oil (affiliate link)
Italian sausage, either pork or turkey Italian sausage will work
Red pepper
an onion
Shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated parmesan cheese

How can you make this recipe lower in carbs?

I’m assuming in the nutritional info that most people watching their carbs will eat half a piece of this acorn squash with the filling, which makes it not very carb-y. But you can stuff some sausage mixture into the peppers for some family members who want fewer carbs if you prefer.

What winter squash can you use that’s low in carbs?

You can certainly use one of the other lower-carb winter squashes for these recipes. Good options include capucha or Buttercup. (Thanks to the savvy reader for pointing this out in the comments!)

What type of sausage did you use with acorn-stuffed squash?

I’m a big fan of Italian sausage for turkey, especially for a dish like this where there’s also cheese in the filling. But lately I haven’t found Italian sausage for turkey in my stores, and if you prefer pork sausage, it will definitely work.

Steps to make Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash:

(This is just a summary of the steps; scroll down for the full, printable recipe with nutritional information.)

Wash the squash, cut it in half, and cut off the stalk.
Scrape out the seeds and stringy parts.
Place in a baking dish, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and bake until the squash is tender.
While the squash is baking, brown the sausage and chop the onion and pepper.
When the sausage is well browned, add the onion and pepper and cook for a few more minutes.
Turn off the heat, season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, and stir in grated mozzarella and Parmesan. (Reserve a little cheese for the top).
Remove the zucchini from the oven, making sure you can easily pierce it with a fork.
Divide the stuffing mixture among the four zucchini halves and press down.
Cover each piece with shredded mozzarella, then bake until the squash is hot and the cheese has browned to your liking.

More stuffed vegetables you might like:

Weekend meal prep:

This recipe has been added to a category called Weekend food preparation Where you will find recipes that you can make or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash (about 1.5 pounds each)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tsp. olive oil

12 oz. Italian turkey sausage (see notes)

1 small chopped red capsicum

1 small onion, finely chopped

3/4 cup + 1/3 cup grated mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons of finely grated Parmesan cheese

instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Spray a baking pan with non-stick spray.
Choose the smallest disposable plate that contains all of the zucchini to prevent them from rolling around on the plate.
Wash the outside of the squash, cut in half lengthwise, cut off the stem area, and use a sharp spoon to scrape out the seeds and the stringy part surrounding the seeds.
Place the squash pieces in a baking dish, season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper, and bake until the squash is tender when you stick a fork in it, about 30-35 minutes.
While the squash is baking, brown the Italian-Turkish sausage and chop the onion and red pepper.
When the sausage is nicely browned, add the onions and peppers and cook for a few more minutes.
Turn off the heat, and season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, and stir in 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Remove the partially cooked squash from the oven and test to make sure you can easily pierce the squash with a fork.
Divide the stuffing mixture among the four zucchini halves and press down so that they are packed tightly.
Cover each piece with a little grated mozzarella cheese.
Then place the zucchini halves in the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until tender and the cheese has browned to your liking. Serve hot.

notes

If you want to cook two extra sausages, bake the extra stuffing in one or more sausages Silicone baking cups or in a small baking dish. You can also bake extra filling inside a bell pepper for those who want a lower-carb option.

The recipe was created by Kalyn, inspired by acorn squash from my sister Val’s garden and her darling Turkish Italian sausage.

Nutrition information:

fruit:

Serving size:

1

Amount per service:
Calories: 149Total fat: 7.1 gramsSaturated fat: 1/9 gramUnsaturated fats: 0 gramsUnsaturated fats: 3.9 gramsCholesterol: 44 mgsodium: 410 mgcarbohydrates: 9.6 gramsthe basic: 2.6 gramssugar: 1 gramprotein: 12 grams

Nutrition info is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I’m using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, as many variables affect these calculations.

Low Carb Diet / Low Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
For low-carb diets, if you eat half a piece of stuffed butternut squash, that’s 7 net carbs, so this is lower in carbs than you might think. Even if you eat half a whole, it’s not a huge carb crunch. Sausage-stuffed squash would be the second or third phase of the original South Beach regimen.

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Historical notes for the recipe:
This recipe was published in 2016. It was last updated with more information in 2022.