Ingredients
2
acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
2 tbsp
Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
1 pkg
(225 g) Kraft Dinner Macaroni and Cheese
1/2 lb
(225 g) Italian sausage, removed from casings
3 tbsp
fresh sage leaves, divided
1 small
red apple, chopped
1/2 cup
Cracker Barrel Shredded 4 Cheese Italiano Cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Heat oven to 425ºF.
Step 2
Brush cut sides of squash halves with dressing; place, cut sides down, on parchment-covered rimmed baking sheet. Bake 25 min. or until tender.
Step 3
Meanwhile, prepare Kraft Dinner in large saucepan as directed on package. While Macaroni is cooking, crumble sausage into medium skillet; cook over medium-high heat 5 to 7 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Drain. Reserve 4 small sage leaves for garnish; chop remaining sage leaves.
Step 4
Scrape pulp from squash halves into large bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Add Dinner, sausage, chopped sage and apples to squash; mix well. Spoon into shells; top with shredded cheese.
Step 5
Bake 10 min. or until filling is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with reserved sage leaves.