Description
This Butternut Squash Stuffing recipe is a delicious twist on traditional stuffing, featuring the sweet and nutty flavor of butternut squash combined with savory herbs and pecans. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
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Butternut Squash:
- 1 butternut squash, approximately 4 cups cubed
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Stuffing:
- 1 cup red onion, chopped
- 10 cups bread cubes, dried
- 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Butternut Squash: Poke holes in squash and heat until softened. Cool, peel, seed, and cube squash.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Ingredients: Cook sausages with onions. Bake bread cubes and squash.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix bread cubes, squash, sausage mixture, pecans, eggs, butter, seasonings, and sage.
- Add Broth: Gradually add chicken broth to moisten the mixture.
- Bake: Transfer mixture to a pan and bake at 350°F until heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Recipe Variations:
- Use different types of bread
- Try alternative meats like chorizo or turkey
- Experiment with additional ingredients like apples or cranberries
- Explore different types of nuts
- Adjust seasonings to taste
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
