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<\/p>\nThis stuffed butternut squash is a meal in one, filled with chicken sausage and wild rice stuffing with mushrooms and cranberries.<\/p>\n
This wild rice stuffed squash is a complete meal in one, packed with protein, carbs, and vegetables. It\u2019s a beautiful main dish but also works as a side paired with turkey or chicken and a salad. Although this recipe is a little time consuming, a lot of that is just waiting for the squash and rice to cook, making this a perfect weekend recipe when you\u2019re not in a rush. And no need to peel the squash so the prep is pretty simple. If you\u2019d like to see some other stuffed squash recipes, try this Farro and Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash and Stuffed Delicata Squash with Sausage-Mushroom Stuffing.<\/p>\n
Do you peel butternut squash before baking?<\/h2>\n Often, you do peel butternut squash before cooking it. However, for this recipe, there\u2019s no need! The skin helps keep the squash together once it\u2019s baked and stuffed, and you eat the filling, which has chopped squash in it.<\/p>\n
Stuffed Butternut Squash Ingredients<\/h2>\n\nButternut Squash:<\/strong> Cut a large butternut in half lengthwise, and top it with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting.<\/li>\nSausage:<\/strong> Remove the casings from sweet Italian chicken or turkey sausage.<\/li>\nMushrooms:<\/strong> Slice button, shiitake, or baby bella mushrooms.<\/li>\nGarlic:<\/strong> Mince two cloves.<\/li>\nSalt<\/strong> to draw out the moisture in the mushrooms and flavor the veggies<\/li>\nKale:<\/strong> Shred two cups of kale.<\/li>\nCranberries:<\/strong> Use sweetened dried cranberries.<\/li>\nThyme:<\/strong> Sub rosemary for thyme.<\/li>\nBlack Pepper<\/strong><\/li>\nWild Rice:<\/strong> You\u2019ll need cooked rice for the stuffing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow to Make Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/h2>\n\nRoast the Butternut Squash:<\/strong> Spray the cut sides of the squash with olive oil, and sprinkle them with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 15 minutes at 400\u00b0F. Then flip them over and bake another 30 to 40 minutes until fork tender.<\/li>\nMake the Stuffing:<\/strong> Crumble the sausage into a skillet on medium heat and lightly brown it. Add the mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and cook for two minutes. Stir in the kale and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the cranberries and a tablespoon of the chopped thyme, season it with salt and pepper, and remove the pan from heat. Toss the mixture with the prepared rice.<\/li>\nScoop Out the Squash:<\/strong> Once the butternut squash is done, let it cool a bit. Then cup the sides of the squash with one hand so that it doesn\u2019t tear, and spoon out some of the flesh, leaving a 3\/4\u201d border around the sides and bottom. Dice the remaining squash into small pieces and mix it with the rice and sausage.<\/li>\nStuff the Squash:<\/strong> Put half of the sausage mixture into each squash halve. Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for another five minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nHow to Freeze Stuffed Butternut Squash<\/h2>\n This stuffed butternut squash with sausage will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it in airtight containers for up to three months. To thaw, put the dish in the fridge overnight and reheat it in the microwave or oven.<\/p>\n
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Stuffed Butternut Squash with Wild Rice and Sausage<\/h2>\n 4+<\/span><\/p>\n\n314<\/span> Cals<\/span><\/span>16.5<\/span> Protein<\/span><\/span>51<\/span> Carbs<\/span><\/span>7.5<\/span> Fats<\/span><\/span>\n<\/p>\n\n
Prep Time: <\/span>15<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nCook Time: <\/span>1<\/span> hr<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTotal Time: <\/span>1<\/span> hr<\/span> 15<\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThis stuffed butternut squash is a meal in one, filled with chicken sausage and wild rice stuffing with mushrooms and cranberries.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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FOR THE SQUASH<\/h4>\n\n1<\/span> large<\/span> butternut squash<\/span>, (about 2 pounds) halved lengthwise, seeded<\/span><\/li>\n1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n1\/2<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> kosher salt<\/span><\/li>\nfreshly ground black pepper<\/span>, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
FOR THE STUFFING<\/h4>\n\n1\/2<\/span> cup<\/span> uncooked wild rice<\/span><\/li>\n1 1\/2<\/span> cups<\/span> water or broth<\/span>, for cooking the rice<\/span><\/li>\n1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> olive oil<\/span><\/li>\n1\/2<\/span> pound<\/span> fresh sweet Italian chicken or turkey sausage<\/span>, casing removed<\/span><\/li>\n2<\/span> cups<\/span> loosely packed sliced mushrooms<\/span>, such as button, shiitake, or baby bella<\/span><\/li>\n2<\/span> cloves<\/span> garlic<\/span>, minced<\/span><\/li>\n1\/2<\/span> teaspoon<\/span> kosher salt<\/span>, plus more to taste<\/span><\/li>\n2<\/span> cups<\/span> loosely packed shredded kale<\/span><\/li>\n1\/4<\/span> cup<\/span> apple juice sweetened cranberries<\/span><\/li>\n1<\/span> tablespoon<\/span> chopped fresh thyme leaves<\/span><\/li>\nFreshly ground black pepper<\/span>, to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\n\nPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nBake the squash. <\/strong>Spray the cut sides of the squash with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them cut-side down on the baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, then flip and bake another 30-40 minutes, until fork tender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nMeanwhile, while the squash bakes make the rice.<\/strong> In a small lidded saucepan, combine the rice, cooking liquid and salt and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to low and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until tender. Drain any excess liquid and set aside.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nHeat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Crumble the sausage into a skillet and cook until lightly browned, but still pink in some areas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nAdd the mushrooms, garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook, stirring until the mushrooms are soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in the kale, and cook until completely wilted, about 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nAdd the cranberries and 1 tablespoon of the chopped thyme and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper and remove from heat. Toss with the prepared rice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nOnce the squash is done, set it aside until cool enough to safely handle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nCupping the sides of the squash with one hand so that it doesn\u2019t tear, spoon out some of the flesh, leaving a 3\/4\u201d border around the sides and bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n Dice the remaining squash in small pieces and mix with the rice and sausage.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nDivide the sausage mixture between the hollowed out squash halves and fill to the top, mounding in the middle if there is extra. Return to the oven to cook for another 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
\nArrange on a platter and serve immediately.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Serving: <\/span>1<\/span>\/2 squash or 1 1\/2 cups<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Calories: <\/span>314<\/span>kcal<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Carbohydrates: <\/span>51<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Protein: <\/span>16.5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Fat: <\/span>7.5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Saturated Fat: <\/span>1.5<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Cholesterol: <\/span>42<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Sodium: <\/span>624.5<\/span>mg<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Fiber: <\/span>8<\/span>g<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>Sugar: <\/span>12<\/span>g<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nKeywords: <\/span>sausage and wild rice stuffing, stuffed butternut squash, wild rice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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