Butternut Squash Hash Browns Food

HASHED BROWNS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large (10 to 12-inch) saute pan. Add the potatoes, onions, salt, and pepper and cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, turning occasionally with a flat spatula, until the potatoes are evenly browned and cooked through. (Allow the potatoes to cook for 5 minutes before turning.) Turn off the heat and add the parsley and scallions. Serve hot.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASH

Steps:

• Halve 1 large unpeeled butternut squash (about 3 pounds) and cut into thick wedges, discarding the seeds. Toss with olive oil and roast at 400 degrees F until soft, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove the skin. Puree the squash with 3 tablespoons butter; season with salt. Warm a few tablespoons of maple syrup with a pinch of cayenne pepper; drizzle over the mash.
• Use a food processor or immersion blender to puree these veggies-they're too fibrous for a potato masher.

BUTTERNUT HASHBROWNS MY WAY

Steps:

• Peel your squash with a knife or potato peeler. Cut in half and take out the seeds - (can save and roast them if you like). I used my mandolin to julienne or can use food processor. Have also used a grater.
• In a large skillet -Pour enough oil or bacon grease into skillet to coat the bottom of the pan. Heat oil to hot but not smoking. Add the onions, and cook roughly 3 minutes, stirring occasional. Now, add the squash tossing a time or two and allow to cook for a couple of minutes or until the bottom starts to brown. Continue cooking until cooked through and somewhat caramelized.
• Add in the brown sugar or syrup - Flip and stir and repeat until all of the squash is lightly browned and a little crispy. Sprinkle with salt, pepper. If using bacon, add now and serve immediately. These go great with eggs or great as a side dish with basically any meat entree.

BUTTERNUT HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Spread the shredded squash out between 2 layers of paper towels. Press down to absorb as much of the moisture from the squash as possible. Repeat if necessary, until no more water can be removed.
• Toss squash shreds with onion, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
• Bring a small to medium pan sprayed generously with nonstick spray (a 1 to 2 second spray) to high heat.
• Add mixture to the pan and cook for 3 minutes.
• Flip shreds with a spatula and cook for another 3 minutes or so (until cooked and browned).
• Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
• Optional toppings: Ketchup, salsa, etc.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH HASH BROWNS

Steps:

• Peel the squash. Deseed with a spoon. Grate with a cheese grater. Optional. You can leech some of the moisture of the squash. Salt the grated squash and mix. Let sit for a few minutes then squeeze out the excess moisture with hands. I didn't try this for this particular recipe, it wasn't necessary, but I do it with potato hash browns sometimes. Scramble the egg. Mix the egg with the squash. Season with pepper. Heat the vegetable oil to med-high in a shallow frying pan. Form the mix into palm-sized patties. Fry until golden brown on each side. Optional. Dust hash browns with a little brown sugar. I haven't tried this yet, but next time I'm gonna top the patties with caramelized onions.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add squash; saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes.
• Add chicken broth, the water, and brown sugar; cook until liquid has evaporated and squash is nicely caramelized, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

MUSHROOM BUTTERNUT SQUASH HASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat until it slips easily across the bottom. Add onion and salt; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add leek. Reduce heat to low and add 1 tablespoon stock if onion or leek start to stick.
• Stir in mushrooms. Cook until starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add squash, potatoes, and 1/2 cup stock. Add 1 teaspoon sage and 1 teaspoon thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep the moisture in; simmer on low, adding more stock if needed, until squash is soft, 20 to 30 minutes. Add remaining sage and thyme halfway through the cooking time.