Coconut Sausage Stuffed Winter is a simple and healthy recipe that makes a great all-in-one dish for busy nights. We will also repeat for lunch the next day. My kids love “toilet” squash, and I love that these are a complete and healthy dinner.
They are naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free. Spicy pickles are good enough for a Christmas side dish but are easy to find any day of the week.
Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
I used spaghetti squash last time I made these, but any winter squash will work. You can make raisin squash or you can choose cooked butternut squash. Delicata squash works too. And if you want something with less carbohydrates, then try these zucchini squash “boats.”
Mushrooms, peppers, and onions complement the salt and spices. Rich, creamy potatoes come together with the help of butter and satisfying cheese.
Filling in Options
You can change the internal mix to suit your taste. I’ve made this with ground beef, spinach, and feta, or chicken, artichokes, and leftover mushrooms. For the kids, I find that putting something in a “boat” or skewer makes it more fun (and delicious).
Here are some other productive ideas to include:
- Wild rice or white rice (this is why I don’t like brown rice!)
- Cheddar cheese (instead of Parmesan)
- Pecans and dried cranberries
- Cooked quinoa
- Spicy Italian Sausage (instead of the sausage link)
- Use 2-3 cloves of garlic mixed with onion (instead of garlic powder)
A cheesy vegetable casserole (or another winter squash!) My kids love to cook and come back for more when I make it!
Sausage Update Winter Squash Recipe
A delicious winter sports seasoned with a flavorful blend of meat, peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spices.
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Cut the squash in half top to bottom and remove the seeds.
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Place the squash cut side down in a baking dish with ½ cup of water. Bake for 30-45 minutes until fork tender.
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While the squash is cooking, cook the sausage in a large pan over medium heat until cooked through.
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Remove sausage from pan and set aside.
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Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pan and cook until soft
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Remove from the heat and add the sausage back in as well as the butter and spices and mix well.
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When the carrots are cooked, remove them from the oven and turn them so that the cut side is up.
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Stir squash into sausage mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan if using. Return the stuffed bread to the oven for 10 minutes to brown.
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Remove from oven, cut each in half, serve, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Sausage Update Winter Squash Recipe
Amount per serving (0.25 squash)
Calories 485
Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
18g saturated fat113%
Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated fat 5g
Monounsaturated fat 17g
Cholesterol 113 mg38%
Sodium 1437 mg62%
Potassium 497 mg14%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 1669IU33%
Vitamin C 41 mg50%
Calcium 64 mg6%
Metal 2 mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
You can also skip the water when cooking this type of roasted squash. Instead, place the oiled squash cut side up on the baking sheet. The cookies will be more caramelized this way.
How do you like to prepare squash? Leave a comment and let us know!