Stuffed Acorn Squash Casserole | A perfect dinner of side dish for Thanksgiving!

Rather than stuffing all the components that traditionally go into stuffed acorn squash, this recipe achieves the best of both worlds. A combination of quinoa, sausage, cranberries, and cheese are combined with chunks of acorn squash to create the perfect casserole. It’s perfect for any fall day and special enough for the Thanksgiving table!
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INGREDIENTS
For the squash:
2 large acorn squash
2 tbsp neutral oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
For the casserole:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable stock
1 medium onion, diced
3 ribs celery, diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp minced fresh sage
1 lb ground sausage
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
2 oz Parmesan cheese, grated
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut each acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Slice the squash into ½-inch pieces and cut it into half again. Place the squash on two parchment-lined baking sheets. Drizzle with oil, rubbing the oil around the squash to coat evenly. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper and place in the preheated oven. Roast until the squash is deep brown and caramelized, 24-28 minutes. Once the squash is roasted, remove the baking sheets from the oven and turn the heat down to 375°F.
In a 2-quart saucepan, bring the vegetable stock to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed the stock and becomes light and fluffy, 20 minutes. Once the quinoa is cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, salt, and black pepper. Sauté until the onion and celery are softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, sage, and thyme leaves. Stir to warm the garlic and add the sausage. Break the sausage into small bite-sized pieces and cook until it browns, 8 minutes. Once the sausage is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat.
Add the quinoa, lemon juice, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and feta cheese to the sausage mixture and stir. Add half of the roasted squash to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Pour the filling mixture over the squash in the baking dish and top with the remaining roasted squash. Stir and arrange the squash into the filling and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese. Place in the 375°F oven and bake until warmed through, 24-30 minutes.
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[@kaythompson8721]

I'd love to see a video of you cleaning your pots & baking sheets. They ALWAYS look brand new.

[@alligator_pie]

“I did it for beauty”. This is a lovely way to live.

[@lucy2beme]

You make the best fall and winter meals. Your meals are healthy and well rounded. I love your kindness and the way you teach.

[@salliewilson4188]

This was the best stuffing I have ever made! Wow, the lemon, the fetta, the parmesan, wow! Absolutely wonderful.

[@debbie8186]

Just made your squash casserole for a potluck & everyone loved it! I added roasted pecans,also roasted the quinoa. I ate leftovers for breakfast. Healthy, delicious recipe,thank you for sharing. You are a natural born teacher!

[@aislinngraves4291]

I’m going to make mine with couscous instead of quinoa, and will add in dried blueberries, diced apples, and toasted pecans instead of the pumpkin seeds. Can’t wait to try this!

[@annyoung1579]

I bet pecans would be good in it !! I'm from Georgia we put pecans in everything !

[@vickygarcia8603]

Pecans elevate most anything

[@wongles]

Love a casserole! Also, I can’t get over how approachable and cute you are while being educational. I adore your content style.

[@dhaus1743]

I shared this with my sisters & nieces, but I told them that I was bringing it for Thanksgiving😉 I got 100+ acorn squash from just 3 hills. No vegetarians this year, but great option👍my nephew said his wife might make it for herself. Told him to stop & get some squash 😆

[@jillbeans1573]

Beautiful recipe. I had not thought about using quinoa in a stuffing type casserole. Good idea.

[@evelynboyajian9899]

Last fall, Mr. Squirrel nibbled at the acorn squash in the fall display on my front porch. Little did I know that he wasn't just being a pest. Come this spring, I had acorn squash plants growing in my front yard landscaping, because he apparently planted the seeds there. I harvested six acorn squash this fall, thanks to my bushy-tailed friend. And now, thanks to you, Caleb, I have a new way of enjoying my squash. Can't wait to eat my unstuffed acorn squash stuffing.

[@KarenEikner]

Tried the grapefruit spoon trick tonight. Worked a treat. Much easier than a regular spoon.

[@debbiedouglass1478]

I think this sounds so good Caleb! This is going on my list of "must try" recipes. There's even an acorn squash in my refrigerator right now! I went out to dinner last night and my halibut was served with a butternut squash risotto. It looked gorgeous but it sorely needed your touch. The idea was fabulous but it was lacking garlic, parmesan and seasoning. If you would come up with a recipe for that it would be on my list too! I love your channel and I'm grateful for my special friend Karen that shared one of your recipes with me. Many blessings to you and your as we approach this holiday season! ❤

[@mariannesouza8326]

You make my day! I love the view through the windows, when you’re cooking on that side of your kitchen. 😀

[@kevinfatkin6179]

Awesome recipe. Never cooked and eaten the squash peel. So looking forward to your Christmas videos.

[@susanmiles8208]

I literally made similar it yesterday but with roasted butternut. I throw a handful of fresh green beans in with quinoa to cook then place butternut on top. Its a favorite and available year round. Love your idea!

[@sheilamarie3788]

You're a treasure. Always uplift my day.

[@brittneythompson7218]

This is absolutely delicious. Just made it tonight. The roasted acorn squash really adds a wonderful flavor. This will be a new staple in my meals!

[@lorenzoscotto2735]

This is an awesome recipe! I can’t wait to try it once the weather changes and cools down.

[@kathleeninnis6264]

Kaleb-please, please put oven temps and ingredient amounts on your fantastic recipes it would make things complete, but love your cooking anyway, especially everything homemade!!!

[@hollyhock3945]

I never knew the squash skin was edible. 😳 This looks so pretty and festive. Will have to give it a try.

[@amberluttrelll8359]

I’m definitely making this for thanksgiving. Thank you for sharing

[@lelakapothanasi9656]

Hi. Love your recipe! I'll try it out for Thanksgiving. Love from Athens,Greece🇬🇷❤

[@suzanneseely7167]

I am a great fan of yours, Caleb. I love your recipes, gardening and decor videos. Although, I do suggest that if you want us to eat the “skin” of vegetables that you call it the “peel”. 😉

[@joannawillett3885]

That meal is my idea of absolute food heaven. Thankyou for sharing it, I'm definitely going to try it.

[@UghUgh1234]

Looks soioooooooo good!!!! You always make recipes that I don’t see anywhere else!

[@joannefreeman3573]

Looks absolutely delicious.

[@bobbiwithane]

Yum! And saved to try. And those little turkeys on your counter are so cute!

[@theresaglass1831]

That really looks awesome! I am willing to try leaving the peal on. 😉🥰

[@vickygarcia8603]

You inspire me to eat happily healthily!!

[@flourchylde]

I am running out to the market right now to buy some acorn squash. Can't wait to try this dish. Thanks, Kaleb.

[@LitlPoot]

yet another great dish - yee haw !!! I do love squash and will definitely give this one a try. As always, thanks for sharing your ideas, recipes, enthusiasm and inspiration !!!

[@laurawhitney-popp4949]

I made this on Sunday and it's absolutely wonderful!!

[@Kim-tk9sb]

I am def going to make this!!!

[@Kim-tk9sb]

I always use your recipes!

[@reeltalkwithrealnurses9518]

Love your videos. I am cooking more now. You explain things very well. Thanks.

[@andreabenson2491]

Looks yummy good! Not only that but not so complicated to make 👍👍

[@AlexWilliams-qf3rp]

Kaleb, you make the most delicious foods. 😋.

[@ebtsyoga5116]

I just crossed over to the eat the skin side!! Delish and less waste!! This casserole looks like everything I want to be eating in November 🍁🍂🍁🍂 ya think I could swap farro for the quinoa??

[@carolpipher4839]

🍽~This looks & sounds delicious Caleb! Healthy too... will be making this!!🧄

[@sparkle4051]

Looks delicious. Definitely a dish I will make.

[@paulalanzo6556]

Delicioso meal 😋 question how do you keep the quinoa from sticking to the pot also what brand is particular cookware???

[@pangguerrero8026]

Love it! You are on a roll!!!

[@graphicallydeb9897]

Can't wait to make this for my vegetarian niece!

[@dbojo1]

Looks super amazingly delicious! 🤩I'm defiantly going to make it. Thank you for sharing.💜

[@sheliafaber1445]

Love your videos

[@TheAphrodite2222]

Looks amazing.

[@sherylgardiner7]

Yummy, I have a question ❓ I love your knives, what brand are they.

[@summermercier1901]

Do you ever toast your squash seeds for salads or a soup topping? By the way we love your recipes

[@debralunn6331]

Caleb.... I love that biblical name....!

[@loriella6250]

Unlike the Bible, he spells his with a K.

[@dawncierelli1510]

I'm making this

[@RC2214]

Do you think chicken can be used in place of the sausage? This looks so yummy! 🙂

[@cynthiawilson8294]

Rinse the bitter saponins from the quinoa for even nuttier flavor.

[@phillipsmom6252]

Yummy 😋

[@jnbond]

Can’t get past eating the heavy waxy squash peel! EEK! 😂 oOther than that one thing, this looks amazing!

[@aislinngraves4291]

You can always peel your squash. That’s what I do😄 cause I don’t like the peel either.

[@FLlife]

Have you ever used flaked salt? It’s a game changer over Kosher

[@catherineharding5358]

Delicious!nn

[@rock-n-rollfoodie]

What’s the size of three ribs of celery?

[@momfromcc2934]

Awesome that you encourage people to eat the outside of produce. So much nutrition is wasted when thrown out.

[@sjohnschafer]

If you’ve never eaten the skins, you should try a little first to see how your digestive system handles it. Some people get a severe stomach ache from skins of vegetables.

[@leesawarshauer7928]

Check out Redmond's real salt from Utah.

[@RC2214]

You can probably even use apples if you don't have cranberries

[@jrt1776]

chestnuts would be good in that... Again, no garlic for the delicate

[@jrt1776]

goat cheese for me

[@jrt1776]

Use Orange instead of lemon

[@stardustgirl2904]

It looks dry, to me! 🙄It needs mushrooms for some moisture and flavor! I didn't see you add much for seasoning either. For my liking, this recipe looks delicious, however I cook a lot and it just needs some sauce!