Squash Apple Breakfast Hash

Hash has long been a hearty American skillet breakfast, turning simple produce into a golden panful. This weekend version browns butternut squash with crisp apples, smoked paprika, and thyme, then crowns it with eggs.

Serves 4 · 15 min prep · 25 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 295 cal
• 12g protein
• 32g carbs
• 15g fat
• 3g fiber

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Ingredients

• 3 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced small
• 2 medium crisp apples, cored and diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup crumbled soft goat cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Preheat a large 12-inch cast-iron or heavy skillet over medium heat and warm the olive oil until it shimmers.
2. 2Add the diced onion and cook, stirring often, until it turns translucent and edges begin to golden, about 4 minutes.
3. 3Tip in the small-diced butternut squash, season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika, and toss to coat in the oil.
4. 4Cover the skillet and let the squash steam-sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway, until the cubes are nearly tender when pierced.
5. 5Uncover, add the diced apples and fresh thyme, and continue cooking uncovered so the apples soften slightly while the squash edges caramelize, about 5 more minutes.
6. 6Splash in the apple cider vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom for bright flavor.
7. 7Create four small wells in the hash with a spoon. Crack an egg into each well, then cover the skillet again and cook until the whites are set and yolks are still runny, 4 to 5 minutes.
8. 8Remove from heat. Scatter chopped parsley and optional crumbled goat cheese over the top while everything is hot.
9. 9Bring the skillet straight to the table family-style so everyone can scoop hash and an egg onto their plate.
10. 10Taste and adjust seasoning with an extra pinch of salt or thyme if needed before serving.
11. 11Leftover hash (without eggs) reheats well in a hot skillet the next morning; cook fresh eggs to order.