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Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash
Craving the flavors of fall? This comforting Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is perfect as a festive autumn inspired main or side dish that everyone will love. Rich, creamy, and delicious!
I’m ALL about yummy, fall inspired recipes during this time of the year. Pumpkin muffins, sweet potato soup, pecan pancakes, I’m here for it! There’s nothing like finding a recipe that becomes your go-to and brings out the best of autumn flavors. Especially when it’s comforting and works as both a main or side dish!
This delicious Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is unique and perfect for celebrating the season! Made with Skinner® Pasta, this fun twist on regular mac and cheese is shaking up the norm. It’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
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Here’s what you need
This recipe may be fun and unique in flavor, but (thankfully) the ingredients are simple and easy to find. Here’s what you need for making Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash:
Skinner Large Elbows – The best of the best! Being from the south, Skinner pasta has been a staple in my life for years. I’m loving these elbows for creative, fun, and comforting recipes like this one!
Acorn Squash – Perfect for cutting into halves, roasting, and stuffing with yummy mac and cheese!
Ground Turkey – I used ground turkey in this recipe. However, feel free to substitute with turkey sausage, ground beef, or pork sausage!
Garlic – The flavors of fresh garlic add so much to this mac and cheese! Don’t have fresh garlic on hand? Garlic powder works great, too.
Sage – There’s nothing like fresh sage to take this recipe to the next level. SO good! Ground sage is also a great option.
Milk – I used 2% milk in this recipe. However, unsweetened almond or oat milk work great as well!
Cheddar Cheese – Comfort food and cheddar cheese go hand in hand. Perfect for this unique twist on classic mac and cheese!
Parmesan – A sprinkle of parmesan cheese on each stuffed acorn squash adds so much. However, feel free to omit if necessary!
How to make Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash
Make your own fun twist on classic mac and cheese with Skinner pasta! I buy mine at Walmart and love that it’s so easy to find and use. Perfect for delicious fall recipes like this Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash!
Here’s how to make this Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe:
1. Roast the acorn squash.
2. Cook the pasta.
3. Cook the ground turkey, shallots, garlic, and sage.
4. Add in flour and milk to create a sauce.
5. Add pasta and cheese to create the mac and cheese.
6. Stuff each acorn squash half with mac and cheese, then top with parmesan and bake!
More fall inspired recipes for dinner
- Roasted Pumpkin Salad
- Quinoa & Mushroom Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
- Spicy Southwest Butternut Squash Casserole
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Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash
Craving the flavors of fall? This comforting Mac and Cheese Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is perfect as a festive autumn inspired main or side dish that everyone will love. Rich, creamy, and delicious!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Skinner® Large Elbows
- 3 medium acorn squash, halved and seeds removed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 8 oz. ground turkey
- 3 medium shallots, thinkly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400˚F.
- Halve and seed squash, then brush flesh side with oil.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Place on parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake cut side down for 35 to 40 minutes or until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and reserve 1/4 cup pasta water.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in large skillet set over medium heat.
- Cook turkey, shallots, garlic and sage for 5 to 8 minutes or until starts to brown.
- Sprinkle in flour, then continue to cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Toss in pasta and pasta water.
- Spoon mac and cheese into centre of each roasted squash half.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350˚F.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 430 kcal | Carbohydrates: 48 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 17 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 63 mg | Sodium: 432 mg | Potassium: 1073 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 5 g | Vitamin A: 1240 IU | Vitamin C: 25 mg | Calcium: 385 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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Jagruti's Cooking Odyssey says:
Love acorn squash and simply fell in love with this recipe. Something new and filling recipe to try it out before autumn says bye to us.
Marisa F. Stewart says:
A great way to get kiddos and adults to eat their veggies. Everyone loves mac and cheese and serving it in an adorable vegetable bowl is perfect. Last night I made just enough for me and Hubs and he really enjoyed it. I’ll be making it on a grander scale with the family comes over.
Kushigalu says:
What a creative recipe this is. Love the combination of flavors. My family would love this version of mac and cheese.
Jacqueline Debono says:
I love the idea of stuffing acorn squash with pasta! Such a fun way to serve 2 of my favourite foods!
Tammy says:
A perfect meal! This is such a hearty and comforting idea…I love this! Definitely need to try it soon 😀
Marta says:
I never thought about stuffing them with mac and cheese! I will certainly use this to encourage the rest of the family to join my in my love for squash. Thanks!
Candice says:
I love stuffing anything and everything with mac and cheese, so when I came across this recipe, I just had to make it. It pairs SO well with that acorn squash, and the mac and cheese is delicious. Can’t wait to make this one again!
Aleta says:
What a beautifully presented fall meal. It certainly takes mac and cheese to a whole new level, especially with the ground turkey and sage!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says:
This is such a great idea! I’ve never thought of putting mac and cheese in acorn squash. I simply love it!
Amy Gorin says:
What a brilliant way to enjoy mac and cheese and bump up your veg intake!
Deborah Brooks says:
Now this is a genius idea! I can’t wait to try it
Bernice Hill says:
I love your twist on this classic baked comfort food. Really, it’s a great idea to stuff everything with mac and cheese!
Colleen says:
This is such a great idea. The squash “bowls” are such a fun presentation, and the mac & cheese looks so good. I will be making this one for sure!