Celebrate the fall season with this unique and flavorful baked stuffed pumpkin dish. Filled with a savory blend of sausage, bread crumbs, cheese, and herbs, this impressive dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. The tender pumpkin serves as both a vessel and a delicious addition to the stuffing, creating a dish that is both visually stunning and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized pumpkin
- 1 lb sausage, casings removed
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Gruyere)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, and sage), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh.
- In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
- Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
- Stuff the pumpkin with the sausage mixture, packing it tightly.
- Drizzle the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil.
- Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and cover loosely with foil.
- Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Serve the baked stuffed pumpkin whole, scooping out portions of the pumpkin along with the stuffing.
