Butternut Squash, Sausage, Apple, and Pecan Stuffing
Try this Butternut Squash Rice, Sausage, Apple and Pecan Stuffing recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this Butternut Squash Rice, Sausage, Apple and Pecan Stuffing recipe, or contribute your own.
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, blade c
- 3 celery ribs diced
- 1/2 cup diced yellow or white onion
- 3 sweet italian sausage links decased
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 1 gala apple blade b
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- Carbohydrate 3.77618 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.59219 g
- Fiber 0.624799987792969 g
- Protein 0.84367 g
- Saturated Fat 0.922308 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (24g)
- Sodium 79.8705729166668 mg
- Sugar 3.15138001220703 g
- Trans Fat 0.221619999999999 g
- Calories 75 calories
Step-by-step
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 large butternut squash peeled, blade c
- 3 celery ribs diced
- 1/2 cup diced yellow or white onion
- 3 sweet italian sausage links decased
- 3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 1 gala apple blade b
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
Decoding the Moisture Balance
Standard recipes omit how water content dictates texture here. Butternut squash and gala apples release significant liquid as they heat. Roast the diced squash at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes until the edges caramelize and sugars concentrate. Decased Italian sausage must render completely in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease to prevent a soggy final dish.
Toasting Nuts and Aromatics
Raw pecans taste bitter and lack crunch. Spread them on a rimmed baking sheet for eight minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until fragrant oils release. Mince garlic finely and fold it in during the final minute of celery and onion sautéing. Raw garlic burns quickly at high temperatures, turning acrid and ruining the herbal thyme notes.
Assembly and Pairing
Fold ingredients gently to preserve squash integrity. Pair this savory preparation with roasted pork loin or pan-seared duck breast. The rich meats contrast cleanly with the tart apple chunks and earthy parmesan cheese.
