And drum roll please…it’s HEALTHY and oh so YUMMY too! Well, I’m here to share a recipe that can fix that! In fact, sometimes you might get so busy that dinner consists of a bowl of cereal or a piece of cold toast! Am I right? If you’re like me, that means sometimes you’re not always taking the time to cook up something good for you. But I also plan to share a few healthy dishes too.īecause, friends, we all know, the holidays can be SUPER busy and yes, stressful too. The holidays are quickly approaching, and I will definitely have some yummy sweet treat recipes to share with you in the next few weeks. Today I’m going to share a delicious and healthy recipe that is quick and easy to make and truly become one of our favorite go-to dinners! I was super happy with the combination of the onions, mushrooms, celery, and cauliflower rice.Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash Roasted Acorn Squash stuffed with Italian sausage, rice, herbs, cranberries & vegetables! I guess that’s the teenage equivalent of ‘Yes, mom, I’d like for you to make this again!’ However, we were all pleasantly surprised with how delicious it was!Īs a matter of fact, my son got up and placed another one on his plate.Įven though, when I asked him how he liked it, he said in a ‘meh’ kind of tone, ‘It’s good.’ These stuffed acorn squash halves turned out delicious!īoth my husband and son were a little bit skeptical about eating acorn squash this way. Two of the halves don’t have the parmesan cheese sprinkled on top because my son prefers it without. The below photo is a close up of each half after they’ve been stuffed. Then, you can sprinkle parmesan cheese on top. Just get a large spoon and scoop the sausage & cauliflower rice stuffing into each squash half.īe generous with the stuffing because you’ll most likely have some leftover. Then, add your cooked sausage back to the skillet, combine with the cauliflower mixture, add milk, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Next, cut up your onions, mushrooms and celery and add to your skillet, along with the cauliflower rice (I used frozen cauliflower rice to save time).Ĭook for about 5 minutes and then add your garlic and herbs and cook an additional minute. Then, when your sausage is completely cooked, transfer it to a large bowl and set aside. You can use spicy or mild, depending on yours and your family’s taste preferences.īe sure to break up the lumps while cooking the sausage, so that it all cooks evenly and thoroughly. Then, place in the oven and bake at 375 degrees fahrenheit for 40 minutes.įirst, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ground italian sausage. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray to make sure that the squash doesn’t stick when cooking. Step 2: Place each Squash Half Face Down on a Baking Sheet Then rinse each half with water just to make sure all of the seeds are out. I found that if you insert the pointy part of the knife into one of the grooves of the squash and then slice down, that seems to work the best.Īfter you slice the acorn squash in half, get a spoon and thoroughly scoop out all of the seeds and any stringy parts.
I had to switch knives 3 times until I had a knife that was up for the job. I don’t know why, but I thought it would be easy to cut raw acorn squash in half. Step 1: Cut Each Acorn Squash in Half & Clean Out The Seeds Now, I’m going to take you step-by-step showing you how easy it is to make this stuffed acorn squash with sausage recipe. Lyon, but also she substitutes cauliflower rice for white rice. Not only did I find a great recipe from Kate S. I’ve never eaten acorn squash this way, so I was really intrigued and wanted to try it. Needless to say, I just had to take advantage of it and whip something up for dinner involving squash!Īfter several amazing acorn squash recipe recommendations, I went with the suggestion to make a sausage and onion stuffing. I love me some Aldi, and this particular week, butternut, spaghetti, & acorn squash are on sale for only. Recently, in my Aldi Frederick, Md Tips, Finds, & Recipes Facebook group, I asked for some ideas on ways to make acorn squash.
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This stuffed acorn squash recipe is super easy to make and an absolutely delicious way of taking full advantage of Fall!Īnd because I’m using cauliflower rice instead of white rice, the carbs are very minimal, making this recipe perfect for those of us on a Keto, Paleo, or Whole30 diet.
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