Acorn Squash and Sausage Stuffing

By bdeedman

Ingredients

• 2 medium acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
• 1 pkg. Jimmy Dean® Premium Pork Hot Roll Sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 1 cup packed baby spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk

Preparation

Step 1

Place squash, cut-sides down, in 13x9-inch microwaveable dish; cover. Microwave on HIGH 10-12 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
Meanwhile, cook sausage and onion in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return to skillet. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
Turn squash halves over; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Cut in half to serve.