Savor the Harvest with this Delicious Baked Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe

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

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and stringy flesh.
3. In a skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
4. Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened.
5. Stir in the bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper, mixing well to combine.
6. Stuff the pumpkin with the sausage mixture, packing it tightly.
7. Drizzle the inside of the pumpkin with olive oil.
8. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and cover loosely with foil.
9. Bake for 1 hour, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
10. Serve the baked stuffed pumpkin whole, scooping out portions of the pumpkin along with the stuffing.

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