Description
Butternut Squash Sausage Bake is a comforting, one-pan dish that brings together tender butternut squash, savory ground Italian sausage, and sweet onions, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Infused with aromatic sage, this hearty casserole is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled 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 the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with olive oil, dried sage, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl 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 seasoned butternut squash cubes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella cheese, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until squash is tender and cheese is bubbly.
- 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: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg