Sweet honeynut squash stuffed with sausage, apple, dried cranberries, crunchy celery and aromatic herbs!
Butternut Squash lovers there is a new hottie in town! Meet the Honeynut Squash, a hybrid variety that is a cross between a butternut and a buttercup squash. This mini-sensation has a sweeter profile and is favored for its small, individual serving size and rich flavor!
So sooo good!
Know this…
Honeynut squashes are great for roasting because it allows the sugars in the flesh to caramelize, and this maximizes the flavor of the squash. However, it can also be used in any recipe as a substitute for butternut or other winter squash varieties.
What To Make With Honeynut Squash;
- Soups and stews
- Roasted (by itself or stuffed)
- Mashed, pureed
- Salads with nuts and cheeses
- Braising liquids
I honestly plan on making all of the above but for now let’s talk about this sausage and apple stuffed honeynut squash recipe that had me… (nervously clearing my throat) -actually hiding it away so others wouldn’t eat it!
So embarrassing!
I have never EVER done such a selfish thing, in fact I thrive on sharing the foods I made, but not this one and not this time! This first batch was all mine and I didn’t want it to end.
In case you think I am a terrible person, I did share the second batch with my family and gave some to my parents too 🙂 Oh, and I am sharing the recipe with all-of-you!
Are we good again?!
I hope so, and I hope you will give this recipe a go!
There is something extraordinary about this honeynut squash, sausage and apple combination that is to die for. This fall/ winter side dish will be on repeat at my house specially around the holidays because of it’s convenient size and amazing flavors!
Sweet honeynut squash stuffed with sausage, apple, dried cranberries, crunchy celery and aromatic herbs!
- 3 whole honeynut squash, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
- 4 Andouille sausages
- 1 whole honeycrips apple, cubed
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp each oregano, sage, garlic herb
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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Pre-heat oven to 400F degrees
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Wash the skin of honeynut squash and towel dry. Cut in half the lenghtwise. Remove the seeds and clean the cavity well. Brush the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh rosemary. Bake for 30 minutes uncovered
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Meanwhile, heat oil in cast iron. Add sausage, apple, celery and sauté on medium heat for 15 minutes or until apple is soft and sausage start to turn golden brown. Add dried cranberries and season with salt, pepper, oregano, sage and garlic herb.
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Remove honeynut squash from oven. Fill the cavity with sausage apple mix. Top wtih fresh rosemary and serve.
Great recipe, thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve never had honeynut squash before. But, I’m betting this recipe would be perfect with butternut squash or acorn squash. Reminds me of growing up on the farm LOVING the sausage and apples in this recipe!
You can definitely use butternut squash or acorn squash instead. The sausage and apple combination is so soooo good! Thanks Jess!
This was great! I would definitely make this again. I think it would make a great side for roasted turkey or chicken!
I am so happy to hear Amanda! and THANK YOU for taking the time to share your feedback! 🙂
What is “garlic herb”?
Its a seasoning. Really good!
Oh boy this is delicious! Any thoughts on how this can be prepared in advance? I would love to take this to Thanksgiving this year. We aren’t traveling far but going to someone’s home is always tricky with the ovens in use. Any thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks so much! I ideally you would need to at least pop it in the oven for 10-15 to re-heat. If you can do that I would bring it separate. The sausage apple stuffing in a glass container and honeynut squash just about fully cooked. When you get to the house pop it in the oven for 10-15 minutes and throw sausage stuffing in microwave, and then build it there. Otherwise just triple cover with foil, if you can do a brief heating just prior to eat great otherwise serve as is. Hope this helps!