Sausage-stuffed delicata squash is a stunning main dish for fall.

Go aheadyou can eat this small squash skin and all.

Flavor wise, it’s sweet and creamy.

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Use it in place ofacorn squashorsweet potatoes.

Since this squash skin is edible, it’s the perfect choice to make stuffed squash boats.

In this recipe, we’re stuffing delicata squash with a savory sausage filling.

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Our stuffed delicata squash is versatile enough to be served as a main dish or as a stunning side.

The secret star of this dish is the cheesy cornbread-pecan topping that gets crumbled over each stuffed squash.

Place squash, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

uncooked delicata squash

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Bake, uncovered, until almost tender, about 30 minutes.

Remove squash from oven; set aside at room temperature.

Cook, using a spatula to break apart pork into small pieces, until browned, about 5 minutes.

baked delicata squash halves

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Add onion, garlic, thyme, and oregano.

Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Add chard, water, and remaining 12 teaspoon salt and 14 teaspoon pepper.

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Cook, stirring occasionally, until chard is wilted and liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat.

Stuff squash halves:

Spoon sausage mixture evenly into squash halves.

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stuffed delicata squashes unbaked

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cornbread topping on stuffed delicata squash

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baked stuffed delicata squash

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