SAUSAGE STUFFED SQUASH

Ingredients

• 1 (14oz) package of Klement’s Polska Kielbasa Sausage, cut into coins
• 2 acorn squash, halved and de-seeded
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 (8oz) container of white mushrooms, sliced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage, divided
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

Steps

1. Melt butter and brush onto cut surfaces of squash. Sprinkle half of the fresh sage onto the surface of the squash.
2. Bake in a large roasting pan, cut side up, at 400 degrees F for 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
3. While squash cooks, prepare the stuffing. In a skillet, brown sausage slices. Add garlic, onion and mushrooms and sauté for 4 minutes. Add in apples and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
4. Remove sausage mixture from heat and add in the breadcrumbs, half the cheese, remaining sage and half of the parsley.
5. Once squash is done, stir in the eggs and breadcrumbs to the stuffing mixture and fill the squash halves with the completed stuffing mixture.
6. Return to the oven and bake, covered with foil, for 20-30 minutes.
7. Garnish with remaining parsley enjoy!