Sunday, December 30, 2012

Sausage, Butternut Squash, and Brussels Sprouts

It's been months since my last post...

This is one of those "recipes" that is not really a recipe, but that may be helpful for anyone who doesn't just naturally throw things together.

I love the combination of bacon, butternut squash, and brussels sprouts [I originally discovered this combination HERE], but had no bacon in my fridge or freezer. I do, however, have a bunch of ground pork so I decided to make some Pork Breakfast Sausage and liked the way that this turned out.

Here's what I did for tonight's meal:

1lb Pork Breakfast Sausage
3lbs Butternut Squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
2lbs Brussels Sprouts, trimmed

The squash and the sprouts should be the same size, so keep that in mind when cutting/trimming.

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the sausage to the heated pan and cook until browned; break up the sausage as it cooks.
  4. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the sprouts, squash, and browned sausage (add fat from the pan) with 1 T. fat and 1 tsp. smoked sea salt until coated. 
  5. Transfer baking sheet to the oven and roast until veggies are cooked through and browned; about 1-hour, depending on size of veggies. 

4 comments:

GiGi Eats said...

Love this flavor combo SO very much, yum!! I cannot wait to make it on New Years Day! :) Thank you for reminding me!

Jessica! said...

Okay, i just came across your blog. I love the recipes you post! My fiance is a paleo eater (except he eats dairy), and I'm always trying to find delicious recipes to make for dinner, because I am a carb lover and find it so difficult to find some items. Thanks for the recipes!!

Check this out if you'd like (or anyone!)...it uses dairy, but it's a great twist to homemade Mac'n'Cheese...

http://livinglovinghealthy.blogspot.com/2012/12/cauliflower-and-chicken-mac-n-cheese.html

:)

Unknown said...

Your recipes all look AMAZING!!! I have to get my cooking game up and try them all!!!!
xoKatie

www.SuburbanSparkle.net

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