A savory oven-baked stuffed pumpkin is an impressive yet simple recipe idea. It’s all about a pumpkin that is stuffed with goodness and baked. This recipe also makes a wonderful holiday season dessert pie idea. This stuffed and baked pie would look amazing on a holiday dinner table!
You may be wondering, what is a sugar pumpkin? The pumpkin needed for this recipe is not your typical carving pumpkin. Instead, we’re using a sugar or “sweet” pumpkin.
There is a difference between the sugar pumpkin and the carving pumpkin: A sugar pumpkin is smaller but meatier, which makes it perfect for baking and cooking. The larger carving pumpkin is ideal for carving and roasting seeds.
This pumpkin is packed with flavor and includes ground sausage.
Tips for You:
Instead of sausage, try using an alternative meat, such as a vegan product. Make sure it’s mild if you choose to do so.
It’s best to use sausage without casing. If yours has casing, remove the meat and discard the casing before using it in this recipe.
After baking, the pumpkin will be fragile as it softens. You can either cut it into pieces to serve or simply scoop out the insides, scraping the pumpkin pulp for each serving.
Personalize Your Savory Stuffed Pumpkin: Try one of these ideas:
- Make it vegan by using a vegan sausage, vegetable broth, and an egg substitute.
- Substitute raisins for part or all of the dried cranberries.
- Use two different kinds of apples for an additional apple flavor.
Savory Oven-Baked Stuffed Pumpkin
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hr and 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr and 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 sugar pumpkin
- 3 cups dried bread cubes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 lb sausage
- 4 cups apples
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp sage
- 1 tbsp rosemary
- 1 cup cranberries
- Seasonings
Instructions:
Season the inside of the pumpkin as desired. Place the prepared pumpkin on a baking dish (lining it with parchment paper is recommended).
In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the onions and garlic with seasonings. After a couple of minutes, add the celery and continue to cook. Add the sausage to the skillet and cook until browned, stirring as needed. Once browned, add the apples to the skillet and cook for an additional four minutes, stirring.
Place the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl. Then stir in the cooked ingredients with the bread cubes. Once somewhat combined, mix in the eggs and broth.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Transfer the mixture from the mixing bowl to the carved pumpkin and top with the dried cranberries. You can brush additional oil around the outside of the pumpkin. Bake uncovered until tender, about 90 minutes.
🎃 Happy Halloween!
