Butternut Squash Stuffing

Switch up your holiday menu with this delicious Butternut Squash Stuffing! Loaded with toasted bread, Italian sausage, chopped pecans, fresh sage, and roasted butternut squash....this stuffing is flavor-packed and perfect for your holiday celebrations!

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Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 354kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

1 butternut squash approximately 4 cups cubed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
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 cup chicken broth
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme for garnish

Instructions

Poke several holes in squash; heat in microwave 5 minutes OR in 400° oven for 15 minutes to soften. Set aside to cool.
While squash is cooling, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove sausages from their casing and place in skillet with chopped onions, breaking the sausage apart as it cooks. Cook until sausage is no longer pink.
Once squash is cool enough to handle, remove skin and seeds and cut into cubes.
Spread squash on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and toss to coat.
Spread bread cubes on a separate large rimmed baking sheet.
Place both baking sheets in the oven; bake bread cubes 10 minutes and squash 20-30 minutes or until fork tender. Stir both halfway through for even cooking.
Remove from oven; reduce oven heat to 350°.
Transfer bread cubes and butternut squash to a large mixing bowl.
Add sausage & onion mixture, chopped pecans, beaten eggs, melted butter, salt, pepper, and fresh sage.
Slowly add in chicken broth until bread is completely moistened but not soggy. (You may not use more or less chicken broth depending on desired consistency.)
Transfer stuffing mixture to a greased 9x13 inch pan.
Bake at 350° degrees for 30-45 minutes, until heated through.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Notes

Recipe Variations

Use whole wheat, rye, focaccia, or any type of bread

Substitute chorizo, bacon, or turkey for the sausage

Add chopped apples or fresh cranberries

Substitute any of your favorite types of squash for butternut

Use walnuts, pine nuts, or macadamia nuts in place of pecans

Add a touch of nutmeg for that warm fall flavor

Add additional seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or Italian seasoning

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