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Sage & Pecan Butternut Squash Stuffing Recipe

Sage & Pecan Butternut Squash Stuffing Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

Units Scale

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

  1. Prepare Butternut Squash: Poke holes in squash and heat until softened. Cool, peel, seed, and cube squash.
  2. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F.
  3. Prepare Ingredients: Cook sausages with onions. Bake bread cubes and squash.
  4. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix bread cubes, squash, sausage mixture, pecans, eggs, butter, seasonings, and sage.
  5. Add Broth: Gradually add chicken broth to moisten the mixture.
  6. Bake: Transfer mixture to a pan and bake at 350°F until heated through.
  7. 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