Preview: Sausage-Stuffed Eight-Ball Squash is an unusual-looking squash with a taste similar to zucchini. I think you’ll like this easy, colorful, and delicious dinner entree recipe.
What is Eight-Ball Squash?
Eight-ball squash are almost perfectly round balls. However, the color can vary. I’ve only seen the yellow/green color shown but they also come in a solid green more like a zucchini.
The taste is similar to zucchini squash. When I saw these at the produce stand, I knew I had to try them.
How to prepare Eight-Ball Squash:
First, slice off the stem end. You will want to cook the squash partially before you clean out the innards. Allow about 10 minutes with an inch of water in the pan unless the squash is extremely large.
Prepare the filling while the squash cook.
How to clean out Eight-Ball Squash:
A grapefruit spoon with serrated edges is a handy tool to dig the filling out of the squash. A melon baller works really well, too.
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Sausage Stuffed Eight Ball Squash
Unusual looking 8-ball squash with a familiar taste make a beautiful presentation stuffed with sausage and other veggies.
Ingredients
- 4 8-ball squash
- 1/2 pound hot sausage
- 1/4 cup onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped or 1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 3 ounces Monterrey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Slice off stem end of each squash. Place upside down in pan with one inch water and boil for 10 minutes.
- After squash cools a bit, carve the flesh out of the inside and set aside in a colander to drain. A grapefruit spoon or melon baller works really well for this job.
- Brown sausage in a medium skillet. Add onions, bell peppers or jalapeño, and garlic. Stir frequently and fry until vegetables as soft.
- Add tomato and well-drained, chopped squash from inside the balls to meat mixture. Add half of cheese. Fill squash shells. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
- Place into 350 degree preheated oven until cheese melts.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 640mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 5gSugar: 12gProtein: 20g
Organic Dieta
Friday 13th of July 2012
I just bought some 8-ball squash today and was looking for recipe. This recipe sounds YUM ... I will have to substitute sausage with quinoa since I am a vegetarian. Thank you so much
Paula
Friday 13th of July 2012
Love your idea to use quinoa. Think I'll try that myself. Thanks for writing.
Rhiannan
Friday 24th of February 2012
Omg! These look delicious! I can't wait to try them for dinner sometime soon!
Lorie
Friday 15th of July 2011
Could the zucchini be stuffed then frozen for future use?
Karine
Wednesday 16th of September 2009
This looks original and delicious! Thanks for sharing :)
velva
Monday 14th of September 2009
Your stuffed squash looks delicious! The fact that you are using almost perfectly round squash...Impressive!