Chorizo Pear Stuffed Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 2-3 medium Acorn Squash
• 1 Pound Ground Chorizo Sausage
• 2 Green Pears
• 1/2 Cup diced Yellow Onion
• 2 Cloves Garlic
• 1 TBSP Bread Crumbs
• 1 tsp dried Sage or minced fresh
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp dried Thyme
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 Deg F
2. Prep Acorn Squash - Cut ends to lay flat and slice in half horizontally (across the ribs). Scoop out seeds, strings and if necessary some flesh to make a nice bowl.
3. Place cut side up on a baking sheet (with parchment paper for easy cleanup)
4. Spray or brush with Olive Oil
5. Add a tsp butter into each half
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
7. Bake 40-45 minutes until soft but they still hold their shape.
8. While roasting - cook filling
9. Breakup and cook Chorizo sausage (10-15 minutes on medium heat) adding onion after first 5 minutes to soften.
10. Add garlic and diced pears. Stir and saute for 2 minutes.
11. Add Spices and Bread crumbs and stir.
12. Turn off heat and stir in 1 cup of grated Parmesan.
13. Fill roasted squash with filling and return to oven for 15-20 minutes.
14. Top with remaining Parmesan and serve.