When you just can’t decide what to have for dinner, there’s always “breakfast for dinner”.  That’s how I enjoyed this butternut squash hash, although it would also be good for a weekend brunch.  Feel free to expand the recipe to use a whole squash, I just happened to have half of one leftover from another project.

This recipe takes some patience while you brown the onion and squash, but those crispy edges taste so great!  I cracked the eggs right into the same pan, mostly because I was lazy and didn’t want to take out (and then wash) another pan.  But this worked out really well, and it was a fun “breakfast for dinner” meal.

Butternut Squash Hash

1/2 large butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes
1 T olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 t paprika
3-4 eggs
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese

Place butternut squash cubes in a bowl, and cover with water.  Microwave for 5-8 minutes, until starting to soften.  Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large frying pan.  Add onion, and cook for 5-10 minutes.  When squash is drained, add to frying pan.  Cook for 20-30 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally.  Season with paprika.  The onion and squash should brown, but turn down the heat if they are burning.

When the hash is ready, make 3-4 indentations in the pan.  Spray bottom of pan with cooking spray if dry.  Crack an egg into each space.  Cover, and cook for 5 minutes.  Remove cover and sprinkle Parmesan cheese over eggs.  Replace cover and cook for 1-2 minutes more, until eggs are set.

• Breakfast