Squash, Pecan and Sausage Stuffing
By: Sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen, owners and founders of Four & Twenty Blackbirds pie bakery in Brooklyn
Serving Size: 10
Cook Time: 1 h
Naturally sweet pecans, Italian sausage and fall squash add rich flavors and textures to this herbed stuffing recipe. This unique twist on a traditional dish is sure to be a hit at your holiday table.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pecan halves, toasted
1 pound Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces herb seasoned cubed stuffing
2 cups chopped and oven-roasted squash of your choice (Kabocha, Spaghetti, Acorn, etc.), or more if desired
1/2 bunch fresh herbs of your choice, or more if desired
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Process:
- Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
- Have ready one buttered 9 x 13 inch casserole dish or baking pan.
- In a large skillet, brown Italian sausage, breaking it up into crumbles. Drain on paper towels.
- In the same pan, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Sauté onions, celery and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until soft.
- In a large bowl, stir together cooked sausage, sautéed onion mixture, stuffing cubes, roasted squash, toasted pecans and fresh herbs.
- Add the melted butter and broth and stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir.
- Transfer stuffing to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Nutritional Facts:
Calories
460
Fat
31g
Saturated Fat
9g
Sodium
1080mg
Carbs
33g
Fiber
4g
Protein
13g