Delicious Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe with a Savory Sausage and Wild Rice Filling

This recipe combines the warm flavors of savory sausage, nutty wild rice, and aromatic herbs all packed inside a roasted pumpkin, creating a comforting and impressive dish perfect for any fall gathering. The tender pumpkin flesh adds a subtle sweetness to the hearty stuffing, making it an unforgettable seasonal meal.

Ingredients

• 1 medium-sized pumpkin
• 1 pound of sausage, casings removed
• 1 cup of wild rice, cooked
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of fresh sage, chopped
• 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F
2. Cut the top off the pumpkin and remove the seeds and pulp
3. Season the inside of the pumpkin with salt and pepper
4. In a skillet, cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles until browned
5. Add the onion, garlic, and sage to the skillet, cooking until softened
6. Stir in the cooked wild rice and Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper
7. Stuff the pumpkin with the sausage and rice mixture
8. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil
9. Roast for about 60-75 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and the filling is heated through
10. Serve hot, scooping out portions of the pumpkin flesh with the stuffing

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