This stuffing is so delicious and flavorful, I guarantee you won't miss the bread! It's packed with italian sausage, bacon, and of course lots of veggies too! Butternut squash is perfect this time of year!
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cut into ½ inch cubes about 4 cups
- 1 pound italian sausage mild
- 6-8 slices bacon chopped
- 1 apple chopped
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter ghee, or vegan butter
- 3 celery stalks chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil of choice
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Peel butternut squash and cut into ½ inch cubes.
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper.
- Add the squash in a single layer.
- Toss with the 1 tablespoon of oil, and a touch of salt.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, opening the oven at the halfway point to give it a quick toss with some tongs.
- While the squash is roasting in the oven, chop the apple, bacon, and onion, and set aside.
- Get out a Dutch oven (or large cast iron skillet).
- Turn heat to medium and add the butter to coat the Dutch oven/skillet well.
- Add the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Next, add the italian sausage, bacon, and the seasonings (salt, sage, thyme and rosemary).
- Mash everything together making sure to break up the sausage.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Add the chopped apple, cranberries, and butternut squash, giving everything a nice toss.
- Transfer the Dutch oven to the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- If using parmesan cheese, sprinkle on top to garnish!
- Enjoy!
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 10043IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg
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