Make Ahead Turkey Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Directions

• 1.
  Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray.
• 2.
  Place squash, cut side down, on prepared baking sheet.
• 3.
  Bake until squash begins to soften, 20 to 30 minutes.
• 4.
  In a medium bowl, combine sausage, stuffing mix, onion, celery, garlic, Italian seasoning, and sage. Add broth and stir until combined. Let stand for at least 5 minutes.
• 5.
  Turn squash to cut side up and fill each with ⅓ cup sausage mixture. Top each with ½ tablespoon butter.
• 6.
  Return to oven and bake squash until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
• 7.
  To reheat, preheat oven to 375°F. Bake filled squash, covered, until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover and bake until filling has crisped slightly, 5 to 10 minutes more.
• 8.
  Tip: This dish can be frozen up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake according to the reheat instructions.