Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash is a classic American autumn dish featuring halved acorn squash filled with a savory mixture of sausage, herbs, and often breadcrumbs or rice. It's a hearty, one-pan meal that beautifully balances the squash's natural sweetness with the savory filling. The dish is particularly popular in New England during the fall harvest season.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a balanced meal, providing a good mix of complex carbohydrates from the squash and protein and fat from the sausage. It's an excellent source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium, with a typical serving ranging from 350 to 450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 8 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 580 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Folate | 35 µg |
Per 1 stuffed squash half (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a quintessential 'farm-to-table' New England meal, utilizing a seasonal squash variety. Nutritionally, the acorn squash itself is a standout, offering more fiber and potassium per calorie than many common vegetables.
