Stuffed Delicata Squash

Stuffed Delicata Squash is a delicious, nutritious and satisfying way to enjoy the beloved squash. In this recipe, tender halves of delicata squash are stuffed with a hearty blend of Italian sausage, brown rice and kale then baked until hot and delectable.

Consider this recipe a starting point for your creativity. You’ll find the amounts helpful, but have endless options for stuffing combinations – a great way to use up any leftover meat, cooked grains, rice or seeds that you have on hand. You can also assemble the stuffed squash and refrigerate for up to a day before you plan to bake it. 

Stuffed Delicata Squash Ingredients

• Delicata Squash: two delicata squash of similar size
• Olive Oil: extra-virgin olive oil
• Italian Sausage: or other raw, ground sausage
• Cooked Rice: white rice or brown rice
• Lacinato Kale: or other sturdy green
• Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Recipe Options

• You can swap in cooked and seasoned ground beef or ground turkey for the sausage.
• Instead of kale, you can use another green like chard, spinach, or arugula.
• Any cooked whole grain or seed you have on hand will work well in place of the brown rice. Cooked farro, barley and quinoa would all be good options.
• Add richness and flavor depth by topping the cooked stuffed squash with a shredded good melting cheese like jack, cheddar, mozzarella. Sprinkle it on and return the squash to the oven just until the cheese melts then serve hot.

More Ways to Enjoy Delicata Squash

• How to Cook Delicata Squash
• Delicata Squash Soup (with Coconut Milk and Curry)
• Crunchy Salty Toasted Delicata Squash Seeds
• Delicata Squash Salad

How to Make Stuffed Delicata Squash

Roast seeded delicata squash halves until tender.

While squash bakes, prepare filling. When squash halves are tender fill with stuffing and bake until heated through. Serve.