butternut squash and apple hash

 

I struggle to find vegetable sides that my kids will enjoy.  Lately, I have been adding bacon to every vegetable, which sometimes does the trick!  I have finally made a recipe that makes everyone happy and doesn’t include bacon.  Of course, it includes sausage, but that’s different right?

To be honest, I think this dish can be served alone as breakfast, lunch or dinner in larger portions.  It is so delicious and versatile. 

2 lbs butternut squash cut up into 1 inch pieces

1 lb of sausage or more

2 apples cut into 1 inch pieces

1 cup dried cranberries or raisons (sweetened with fruit juice)

1 large onion (optional)

1 tbs lard, coconut oil, or fat of choice (I buy this one)

1 tsp thyme (optional)

salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven to 375.

Toss all ingredients in a large roasting pan.  With your hands, spread the fat over all of the ingredients.  Roast until tender (about 2 hours), stirring occasionally.

Enjoy!