Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing #SundaySupper

Welcome to a Squashin’ Winter Sunday Supper! We talking all things winter squash with over 50 recipes and suggestions to make the most of this fall bounty.

Personally I love winter squash from spaghetti squash casseroles to stuffed acorn squash and everything in between. I like butternut and crookneck squash for hearty soups, stews and casseroles. Acorn, Carnival, kabocha and delicata are for stuffing.
When I heard about this week’s theme, I had a hard time picking out one squash to feature in a recipe. So I went for the prettiest one, Carnival!

Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing

Ingredients

1 large Carnival or similar winter squash
1/2 pound loose sausage (apple, Italian, maple, Country)
1 cup dry stuffing cubes
1 apple, diced, (peeled or unpeeled)
1 cup apple cider
3 Tablespoons Maple syrup
parsley for garnish

Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds. Place halves cut side down in a baking dish. Add 1/2-inch of water and bake at 350 until outer skin leaves an indent when pressed (30-40 minutes).
While squash bakes, saute sausage, apples, cider and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until sausage is no longer pink. Add bread cubes.
Flip and fill squash. Return to oven and bake 5-10 minutes to blend flavors. Remove and drizzle with remaining syrup if desired and garnish with parsley.

Enjoy more delicious squash recipes and ideas from our Sunday Supper Group.

Breakfasts and Breads

Maple Butternut Squash Donuts from Mess Makes Food
Pumpkin Sweet Rolls from Basic N Delicious
Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Maple Nutmeg Icing from Killer Bunnies, Inc

Appetizers, Starters, and Condiments

Butternut Squash and Couscous Patties-Indian Inspired from Soni’s Food
Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Lamb from girlichef
Quick Pumpkin Butter from Shockingly Delicious

Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads

Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili from Supper for a Steal
Black Bean Pumpkin Soup from What Smells So Good?
Butternut Squash and Bacon Grilled Cheese from Ruffles & Truffles
Butternut Squash Soup from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Hearty Quinoa Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash from Citronlimette
Roasted Buttercup Squash and Black Bean Soup (Dairy free) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Roasted Butternut Squash and Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Roasted Squash and Mexican Black Bean Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
Roasted Squash and Sesame Noodle Salad from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner

Main Dishes

Butternut Squash and Spinach Quesadillas from The Dinner-Mom
Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter from Crazy Foodie Stunts
Butternut Squash Lasagna from Hip Foodie Mom
Butternut Squash-Sage Cream Sauce with Sausage Spaghetti from Daily Dish Recipes
Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Chorizo-Stuffed Acorn Squash from Small Wallet Big Appetite
Butternut Squash with Spicy Wild Rice and Queso Fresco from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Pumpkin Alfredo from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Pumpkin Enchiladas from La Cocina de Leslie
Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pecans from The Weekend Gourmet
Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Pizza from Curious Cuisiniere
Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash from The Messy Baker
Spaghetti Squash in a Creamy Sausage Sauce from Cookin’ Mimi
Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi from Pescetarian Journal

Side Dishes

Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Cranberries from Noshing With The Nolands
Butternut Squash and Apple Crumble from The Wimpy Vegetarian
Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Pesto & Gorgonzola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Chorizo and Craisin Stuffed Acorn Squash from Family Foodie
Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash from The Urban Mrs
Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese from Big Bear’s Wife
Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar Honey Butter from Food Lust People Love
Roasted Butternut Squash with Wilted Kale, Mushrooms and Garlic from Take a Bite Out of Boca
Skillet Buttercup Squash with Bacon from Magnolia Days
Slow Cooker Squash and Apples from Mama’s Blissful Bites
Sweet N Spicy Baked Chipotle Butternut Squash Fries from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Twice Baked Pumpkin Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen

Desserts

Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting from Treats & Trinkets
Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars from Pies and Plots

Wine Pairing Recommendations for Squashin’ Winter #SundaySupper from Enofylz Wine Blog

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