MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Sausage-Stuffed Butternut Squash Categories: Five, Squash, Vegetables, Cheese Yield: 4 Servings 3 lb Butternut squash 1 lb Italian sausage 1 md Onion; finely chopped 4 cl Garlic; minced 1/2 c Shredded Italian cheese - blend Crushed red pepper flakes - (optional) Heat broiler. Cut squash lengthwise in half; discard seeds. Place squash in a large microwave-safe dish, cut side down; add 1/2" water. Microwave, covered, on high until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Leaving 1/2" thick shells, scoop flesh from squash and stir it into sausage mixture. Place squash shells on a baking sheet; fill with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4 to 5" from heat until cheese is melted, 1 to 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with pepper flakes. To serve, cut each half into 2 portions. Recipe by Katia Slinger, Columbus, Georgia Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM