Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash

from eatingeuropean.com
90 min
2 servings

Turkey Stuffed Acorn Squash - it's a Fall on a plate; Turkey with Apples, Cranberries and dried Thyme stuffed in a sweet Acorn Squash makes for an irresistible combination of fall flavors.

Ingredients

  • 1 Acorn Squash (large or 2 small ones , cut in the half)
  • 1 lbs ground turkey
  • 1/2 Yellow onions (large or one small one, chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 apple (peeled and chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs (plain)
  • 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt
  • 3 tablespoon of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper for taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400 F

  2. 2

    Cut the bottom and the top of the squash to have flat surfaces on both sides

  3. 3

    Cut the squash in the middle (vertically)

  4. 4

    Using a spoon scoop out all the seeds

  5. 5

    Brush both halves of the squash with olive oil, season with garlic salt, and pepper

  6. 6

    Place the squash in the oven and roast for 50 min to 1 hour

  7. 7

    In the meantime heat up another tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet

  8. 8

    Add turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the meat is cooked through

  9. 9

    Remove the meat from the pan

  10. 10

    Add some more olive oil

  11. 11

    Add onions and dried thyme and cook until the onion is translucent (5 minutes)

  12. 12

    Add celery, apple, and cranberries and cook for another 3-4 minutes

  13. 13

    Return the meat to the pan

  14. 14

    Add chicken stock, salt, and pepper and cook for another 3 minutes

  15. 15

    Add breadcrumbs and cheese

  16. 16

    Stir everything well and check for seasoning

  17. 17

    Fill out the squash with the meat stuffing

  18. 18

    Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes.