Hillshire Farm Smoked Sausage and Squash Boats Recipe

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and strings.

In a 2-quart baking dish arrange two squash halves cut sides down; add in 2 tablespoons of the water. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Microwave 7 to 10 minutes or until squash is just tender; keep warm. Repeat with the remaining squash halves.

Meanwhile in a large skillet cook sausage over medium-high heat for 6 minutes or until browned adding rice 1/2 cup of the cheese sage thyme and black pepper in the last 2 minutes of cooking.

To serve fill squash halves with sausage mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and drizzle with balsamic vinegar.