Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

2 . Stage

Place squash halves, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.

3 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven, turn squash halves over, and set aside to cool. Leave the oven on.

4 . Stage

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Add celery, mushrooms, and onion; cook and stir until celery is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.

5 . Stage

Beat egg in a large bowl; stir in sour cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir cheese mixture into sausage mixture, then spoon into squash halves.

6 . Stage

Return to the oven and bake until filling is cooked through, about 20 minutes.