Description
Butternut Squash Sausage Bake is a delightful one-pan dish that combines the sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the savory flavors of ground Italian sausage and melted mozzarella cheese. Enhanced by aromatic sage, this comforting casserole is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a family gathering. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and cubed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6–8 fresh sage leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss butternut squash cubes with olive oil, sage, black pepper, and salt until well coated.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground 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 seasoned butternut squash and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and squash is tender.
- Garnish with fresh sage leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg