Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin is really a treat and did you know delicious Delicata Squash is lower in carbs than other winter squash? And this tasty squash is only available for a few months each year, so try it now!
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I’m developing a yearly obsession with delicious and user-friendly Delicata Squash, and if you’re wondering how a squash can be user-friendly, it’s because you can eat the skin of Delicata, unlike other winter squash varieties! How cool is that? And eating the skin makes it easier to prepare and adds fiber to reduce the net carbs.
I love this type of squash so much that today I’m reminding you to make this favorite Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin! A few years ago I created this recipe by accident when my nephew Jake and I were trying a sausage and green pepper mixture stuffed inside Delicata Squash, and we ended up with far too much stuffing for the amount of squash we had. So we went to Plan B and made a casserole with the roasted squash, sausage-pepper mixture, and cheese.
Jake isn’t the biggest fan of winter squash but he agreed it was really, really good. If you like winter squash in general, I bet you’ll love this recipe as much as we did! But don’t wait too long, because Delicata Squash is only available for a few months in late summer and early fall, and soon it’s going to disappear from the store for another year.
Is Delicata Squash Low in Carbs?
Probably no winter squash is technically a low-carb ingredient, but Delicata Squash is lower in carbs and higher in fiber than many types of winter squash. Here’s more information about this attractive and delicious squash variety!
How to Make Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin:
- Delicata can have either green or yellow strips like the photo above, top left.
- Cut the squash in chunks about an inch square, saving the ends to dice smaller for the sausage mixture.
- Toss squash with olive oil and Italian Herb Blend, then roast on a baking sheet at 400F/200C for about 25 minutes.
- While the squash is roasting, heat a little oil and then cook the sausage until it’s nicely browned; remove to a bowl.
- Add a little more oil and cook the diced onion and green pepper with a little more Italian herb blend. Add to bowl with the sausage.
- Cut up the ends of the squash into pieces about 1/3 inch squash and cook for a few minutes.
- Then heat the sausage, onions, peppers, and small pieces of diced squash together for a minute or two.
- Spray a large casserole dish with olive oil or non-stick spray.
- Put roasted pieces of squash in the dish and top with the sausage mixture and then a layer of grated cheese.
- Bake 20-25 minutes, or until all the ingredients are hot and the cheese is melted and starting to lightly brown. Serve hot and enjoy!
More Delicious Recipes with Delicata Squash:
Chickpeas with Delicata Squash, Kale, and Coconut Milk ~ Healthy Green Kitchen
Roasted Delicata Squash with Rosemary ~ White on Rice Couple
Roasted Delicata Squash with Red Onions and Balsamic Vinegar ~ Opera Girl Cooks
Weekend Food Prep:
This recipe has been added to a new category called Weekend Food Prep to help you find recipes you can prep or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin also has green bell pepper and cheese and this is a delicious easy casserole. I used my favorite Turkey Italian Sausage for this recipe. This can be kept in the fridge for several days and reheated in the microwave or in a pan on the stove. I’m guessing it freezes well, although I have ever had any leftovers to freeze when I made it! Recipe created by Kalyn. Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 174Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 274mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g
Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin is loaded with low-carb and low-glycemic ingredients, and Delicata Squash is also lower in carbs and higher in fiber than other types of winter squash. However, winter squash is reserved for phase 2 or 3 of the original South Beach Diet, and this recipe does have some carbs due to the squash so it may not be suitable for low-carb diet plans.
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38 Comments on “Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin”
I used to make a stuffed acorn squash very similar to this recipe, so I know I’ll love this casserole! I look forward to my yearly haul of delicata squash–it’s our favorite of all the winter squashes. My SIL just bought 60 lbs of delicatas at the Farmers’ Market, so I’m headed there to do the same!
Oh wow, so jealous of all that delicata squash you’re going to be getting. Hope you enjoy the recipe! (I’m going to see if I can still find some when I go to the store today; our Farmers Markets are long closed in Utah.)
Yum! Delicata squash was in my CSA basket this week. I found this recipe and wow! Both are my new favorite things. I used 1/2 chicken sausage/ pork sausage ( what I had on hand), I also cut the baked squash pieces in half to maximize my squash experience per bite. Thank you!
Thanks for the reminder to look for Delicata Squash! It is so tasty but the season is so short; glad you enjoyed it!
This is stupid good. I cannot think of anything I have made this year that we liked as much. I followedhi the recipe exactly. This made six servings for my husband and me, and we enjoyed every one of them. This will become a regular dinner for us during squash season.
Thanks Eileen! So glad it was such a hit for you.
I made this with chicken apple sausage because that and the delicata were what I had on hand that needed to be cooked! It’s very delicious but I will definitely make it again with spicy sausage—I can see what a lovely contrast that would be with the sweet squash!! Love how easy this recipe is, I will definitely be able to remember it when shopping and cooking in the future.
So glad you enjoyed it!
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Wow! This Delicata Squash and Sausage Gratin looks really delicious! I’ll definitely try making this at home. Thank you for sharing this recipe! I’m sure my family will enjoy this too.
Glad you like it!
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This was delicious. Was making it for two so cut everything in half, otherwise followed it to the “T”, and would not change a thing. Have more than enough left over for lunch. TFS.
So glad to hear you enjoyed it!