Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
Published 10/9/2019 • Updated 8/18/2024
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This Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash recipe features savory turkey sausage, perfecrly cooked eggs, fresh spinach, and velvety butternut squash. Made all in a single cast iron skillet, this high-protein breakfast has got all the goods to keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal.
It’s butternut squash season, and we’ve been up to our necks in butternut squash recipes. And you know what? We can’t complain… we LOVE this sweet and nutty squash and all the amazing things you can make with it (peep our Butternut Squash Risotto, Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese, and Farro Salad with Kale and Butternut Squash!).
We made this butternut squash breakfast hash with baked eggs on a whim one day because we were trying to use up veggies in the fridge, and errrmygawddd it was good. So, of course, we had to share with you all.
To make it, add your ingredients one by one to a cast iron skillet. You can then choose to bake or fry the eggs on top! It’s the perfect hearty breakfast for the chilly fall weather.
Ingredients for Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
- Butternut squash: The squash of the hour! It’s a fantastic potato substitute in this breakfast hash and adds a touch of sweetness.
- Yellow onion: Adds some savory flavor to the dish.
- Turkey sausage: We like used turkey sausage because that’s what we had on hand. It’s also a leaner option compared to other breakfast sausages.
- Garlic: A must-have for adding some depth of flavor!
- Fresh thyme: Adds a lovely herbaceous taste to the dish.
- Spinach: Get your greens in! Spinach also adds some color and texture to the hash.
- Eggs: The finishing touch! We used 4 eggs, but you can adjust according to your preference.
Can I swap the turkey sausage for another protein?
The beauty of breakfast hash is that you can use whatever you want! We used turkey breakfast sausage but feel free to use pork sausage, chicken sausage, or even vegetarian sausage!
Other Things to Add to this Butternut Squash Hash
- Cheese: Everything is better with cheese, am I right? Shredded cheddar, gruyere, or feta would all taste fantastic.
- Avocado: Serve with a side of avocado or even add some diced avocado on top for a yummy, creamy element.
- Hot sauce: For those who like a little kick, add some hot sauce on top for some extra flavor.
- Tomatoes: Try adding some diced tomatoes on top for a fresh and juicy addition to the hash.
How do I prepare the butternut squash?
When using butternut squash in a breakfast hash, it needs to be cut into cubes! Start by peeling the skin off of the butternut squash with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Next, cut it into rounds, then in strips, and then into 1-inch cubes.
how to get crispy butternut squash
To get the crispiest butternut squash, make sure to pat the cubes dry with a paper towel before cooking. This will help remove any excess moisture and allow for a nice crisp exterior.
How long does this breakfast hash last in the fridge?
This butternut squash hash will keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. To reheat, simply heat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through, or microwave for about 1 minute per serving.
Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 cups cubed butternut squash
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 6 pre-cooked turkey sausage links, sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat a cast iron pan over medium/high heat. Add avocado oil.
- When the avocado oil is fragrant, add butternut squash. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add yellow onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add in turkey sausage, garlic, and thyme and let cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Finally, add spinach and let it cook down for about 3-5 minutes.
- Create four divets in your squash hash with a spoon and crack an egg in each divet. If you would like to bake the eggs, cook for around 15-20 minutes at 350ºF. If you would like to fry your eggs, turn heat down to low/medium, cover pan and let cook for 7-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I had a half a squash I needed to use up and found this recipe during a search. OMG! So good! I’m vegetarian so used the Kashi Go Lean sausage which was delicious. I made poached eggs separately because I only wanted to eat half and have half left for tomorrow and didn’t want to get egg in the leftover part and used 1 tsp of dried thyme because I didn’t have fresh. This was amazing and a definite do again! And I felt really healthy eating it! Thanks for this!
So glad you guys loved it!!
The breakfast hash was so good!
Your breakfast looks delish!
This looks really good – perfect for a breakfast on a lazy Saturday.
Exactly! It’s the best!