Description
Butternut Squash Sausage Bake is a delicious one-pan dish that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the savory flavors of ground Italian sausage and melted mozzarella cheese. This comforting bake, seasoned with aromatic sage, brings warmth and satisfaction to your weeknight dinners. Easy to prepare and perfect for family meals, it’s a delightful way to enjoy nutritious ingredients without sacrificing flavor. The combination of tender squash, juicy sausage, and gooey cheese creates a hearty meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (about 4 cups)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Dried and fresh sage
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Toss the cubed butternut squash in a large bowl with olive oil, dried sage, black pepper, and salt until coated.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion to the skillet and cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the seasoned butternut squash and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Transfer everything into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, then bake for another 15-20 minutes until squash is tender and cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh sage before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg