Acorn Squash Pot Pies

Cozy and comforting, these Acorn Squash Pot Pies feature roasted acorn squash stuffed with a savory sausage filling, then topped with golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a hearty fall dinner, each bite combines the sweetness of squash with rich sausage flavors topped with buttery layers of pastry.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Servings Servings

Calories 805kcal

Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

Acorn Squash

2 Acorn Squash halved
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Sausage Filling

1/2 lb Hot Italian Sausage ground
1/4 cup Celery diced small
1/2 cup Red Onion diced small
4 cup kale chopped
1/4 cup Pecans chopped
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
1 Apple chopped small
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Puff Pastry Topping

1 sheet Puff Pastry Dough thawed but cold
1 Egg for egg wash

Instructions

Prepare the Squash: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over the cut sides of the acorn squash, season with salt and pepper, and place them cut side up a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
Make the Sausage Filling: While the squash is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks. Once browned, add the diced onion and celery, and kale, cooking until the veggies are soft and fragrant (about 3-5 minutes). Stir in the chopped pecans, dried cranberries and diced apple. Continue to to cook another 3-4 minutes.
Stuff the Squash: After 20 minutes, remove the squash from the oven and carefully stuff each acorn squash half with the sausage mixture so it's slightly overflowing over the top.
Top with Puff Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into four equal squares. Place the puff pastry over each stuffed squash, pressing gently around the edges to seal. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your acorn squash pot pies!

Notes

Customizing the filling: You can easily swap the Italian sausage for other proteins like ground turkey, chicken sausage, or even a vegetarian option like plant-based sausage crumbles.

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