Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sausage

Aug 11

Servings: 4 | Prep: 15 min | Cook Time: 45 min

This Stuffed Butternut Squash with Sausage is packed with all the delicious fall flavors! It's an easy and healthy recipe that serves as the perfect dinner idea!

Serve as is or with: Rice, Mashed potatoes, additional veggies (steamed green beans, peas, side salad).

Wine: Any dry white wine will do for this sauce. For this recipe I typically use a Chardonnay. If you don’t drink wine, substitute white chicken broth.

Chicken: For best results try to cut the chicken breasts into equal size and thickness so they cook evenly. Tip to thin out chicken; cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet to even out their thickness.

Storage: Let leftover cool before placing in an airtight container in the refrigerator and storing for up to 3-4 days.

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Slice each butternut squash lengthwise so you have 4 long halves. Scoop out the seeds and strings, then drizzle with 2 tbsp of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place them face down on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 40 minutes, or until softened.
While the butternut squash is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add diced sausage and cook for 5-6 minutes. Add in onions and garlic. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Add the thyme, salt and pepper. Stir.
Add the kale, chopped apple and chopped pecans. Cook for 2-3 minutes until kale is wilted and everything is well combined. Remove from the heat and add in the dried cranberries and stir until well combined.
Once the squash is soft, remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool. Using a spoon, scoop out the flesh, leaving about 3/4" border around the sides and the bottom. You can discard the inside of the squash or save it for another recipe.
Evenly spoon the sausage mixture into the squash. Top each filled squash with goat cheese. Place the sheet pan back in the oven and broil for 2-4 minutes.
Remove from the oven and enjoy!