Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash - Wholesomelicious (2024)

All the goodness of fall wrapped into one dish! This Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash is full of earthy fall flavors that is reminiscent of the most delicious Thanksgiving Stuffing. Each butternut squash boat will become your new favorite party in your mouth! Paleo and Whole30 approved.

Cozy, hearty, and packed with nutrients–I have a new fall favorite recipe for you all today! Whether it be my Turkey Butternut Squash Chili, or my Butternut Squash Au Gratin, I can’t get enough of my favorite fall vegetable. So I set to work on creating a dinner with everything I love about “fall foods” in one: sausage, apples, celery, onion, butternut squash, fresh sage, and dried cranberries. Each stuffed butternut squash is it’s own healthy dinner package!

As I look forward to my favorite culinary holiday (Thanksgiving), I crave the taste of my favorite classics! As a nutritionist, I love taking classic recipes and making them healthy. These butternut squash boats have all the ingredients of my favorite stuffing (here is my cauliflower rice variation).

I know you guys are going to LOVE these!!!!

Is Butternut Squash Healthy?

Butternut squash is an anti-oxidant powerhouse and loaded with vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, E, beta-carotene, and potassium. The best part, it’s loaded fiber! Although it’s a bit higher in carbohydrates, the fiber content alone is a great reason to add it to your diet. You’ll love the rich and buttery taste. It’s a perfect addition to any meal that helps you feel fuller for longer.

How to make Sausage and Apple Stuffed Butternut Squash:

To start, we’ll need to roast our butternut squash. After slicing in half, I scooped out the seeds and sprinkled with some sea salt and avocado oil. Place the butternut squash flesh side down on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. Roast the squash for 35-40 minutes (depending on the size of your squash).

While the squash is roasting, we’ll make the filling! We’ll start with the sausage, then add in the rest of the goodies 🙂

Once the squash is done roasting and is fork tender, we’ll scoop out some of the flesh. Leave some of that squash in there to enjoy with the filling. Place the filling inside each butternut squash boat and roast until nice and toasty!!

It also pairs well even with the Thanksgiving Turkey! Or if you’re just craving that Thanksgiving meal like me, this is a great easy weeknight dinner.

How to store and re-heat Stuffed Butternut Squash

• Store: place inside an air tight container and store for up to 3 days.
• Re-heat: Place inside a casserole dish or sheet pan and tent with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until heated all the way through.
• Freeze: Place individual stuffed butternut squash in a ziploc bag or freezer bag letting out as much air as possible. Place inside the freezer for up to 3 months.
• Re-heat from frozen: Place inside a casserole dish or sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes or until hot!

Side dishes that go well with Stuffed Butternut Squash

• Apple Slaw with Toasted Pecan Vinaigrette
• Easy House Salad
• Creamy Lemon Garlic Brussels Sprouts
• Skillet Green Beans and Bacon

Enjoy friends!