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Oct 25, 2016 By Stacie Hassing

Butternut Squash Home Fries

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Squash so good even the hubby will eat!

Butternut Squash Home Fries

Butternut Squash Home Fries are roasted to perfection and make for a flavorsome, 4-ingredient side-dish for even the pickiest eaters!

That’s right, I married a man who despises veggies, loves frozen pizza and calls himself a “meatatarian”. I’m not really sure how this happened but we make it work and I wouldn’t have it any other way! 🙂 Let’s just say I’ve become really good at hiding veggies in different foods such as choosing not to tell him that the potatoes in the beef stew are actually parsnips and the Grain-free Spaghetti Pie I recently made….yup that was spaghetti squash that I had called a ‘special’ kind of noodle. Whatever works, right?!

BUT I didn’t even have to fib about the Butternut Squash Home Fries. They’re just that good!

This recipe is definitely a staple in our home. Especially this time of year when my hubby’s Grandpa  Jim thinks we eat butternut squash like it’s going out of style. We often have to remind him that it’s just the two of us. But I can’t complain, I love having it on hand and these Butternut Squash Home Fries go with EVERYTHING! I make a big batch on the weekends during my Sunday meal prep and re-heat them throughout the week, add them to salads, dip them in homemade ranch, or toss them into an egg scramble. I’ve also become quite the expert in cubing this starchy vegetable. In fact, I shared a photo tutorial of exactly how I tackle this task. You can see How-to Cube Butternut Squash photo tutorial here.

Fatworks Duck Fat

Butternut Squash Home Fries – let the roasting begin!

Butternut Squash Home Fries can be roasted with a number of different kinds of fats. However, I have found duck fat to be my favorite when making this recipe. The fries come out golden brown and perfectly crispy on the edges. Sprinkle the beautiful golden nuggets of squash with a little sea salt and cracked black pepper and BAM! You’ve got a picky eater approved side-dish ready to be served!

Butternut Squash Home Fries on a baking sheet

If you would have told me 5 years ago that I’d be cooking with duck fat today, I would have probably rolled my eye and said…”yeah right”! Oh, how times have changed.

I was recently introduced to Fatworks Duck Fat and to my surprise, it’s now one of my go-to fats for roasting all kinds of veggies. Broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, sweet potato, squash…you name it! I love the flavor and the slight crispness it creates. I highly recommend you give it a try! Trust me, I was a little nervous at first but fear not my friend – you’re missing out if you don’t take the plunge and try! Besides, your cooking game will advance to another entire level of deliciousness. I’m serious!

No Duck Fat on hand?!

If you’re wanting to give these Butternut Squash Home Fries a try….like yesterday, and you don’t happen to have any duck fat on hand, no worries! You can also use avocado oil, ghee or coconut oil, which are all #realfoodRDapproved fats that will work well with this recipe. But I do suggest that you give the duck fat a try the next time……..because there will be a next time!

And to learn more about duck fat and other traditional fats and why we love cooking with them, head on over to our blog post called Fat is Back!

Butternut Squash Home Fries on a baking sheet

Butternut Squash Home Fries are Whole30 & paleo-friendly and free of grains, gluten, eggs, nuts and dairy.

In addition, they’re quite nutritious. Some of the nutritional  benefits of Butternut Squash include:

  • High in fiber – helpful for digestion and satiety
  • Loaded with vitamin A – promotes healthy eyes
  • Contains 500 mg of potassium per serving – great for blood pressure lowering
  • Abundant in vitamin C – immune boosting and necessary for collagen production promoting healthier skin, hair and nails
  • Rich in antioxidants – a fabulous anti-inflammatory food

Butternut Squash Home Fries on a white plate

Who’s ready to give this recipe a try? I have a hunch that it may just become a new staple in your home too!

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Butternut Squash Home Fries

Butternut Squash Home Fries are roasted to perfection and make for a flavorsome, 4-ingredient side-dish for even the pickiest eaters! Whole30 | Paleo

  • Author: The Real Food Dietitians
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Side-dish
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash, cubed (7–8 cups, cubed)
  • 2 tbsp. fat (recommend duck fat but could substitute avocado oil, ghee, or coconut oil)
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Peel and cube squash. See our How-to Cube Butternut Squash photo tutorial here Place cubes on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Melt fat (if using a solid fat) and drizzle over squash cubes. Add salt and pepper and toss to coat so that all squash cubes are evenly coated.
  4. Bake in oven for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown to your liking. Toss every 10 minutes.

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About Stacie Hassing

Stacie is a Licensed and Registered Dietitian from rural southern Minnesota where she, her husband and daughter reside with their two pups. She’s a co-founder of The Real Food RDs and content creator of simple and wholesome recipes. She loves all kinds of fitness and has a passion to inspire as many as she can live a healthier and happier life both in and out of the kitchen - the driving force behind the co-development of the The Real Food RDs brand.

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  1. Jerry Ford says

    January 10, 2017 at 8:03 pm

    Can you use frozen squash? Please advise.

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 11, 2017 at 2:21 pm

      Hi Jerry,

      You wouldn’t be able to use frozen squash and get the same crispy/roasted texture as if you’d used fresh squash.

      However, you could use pre-cut butternut squash from the produce section to make it easier and cut your prep time significantly. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. Haley says

    June 14, 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Mine looks soggy; not crispy

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      June 14, 2017 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Haley,

      I’m guessing your squash had more moisture in it (which isn’t a bad thing – I sometimes get some that are drier than others). I could also be that your oven wasn’t hot enough- many ovens temperatures aren’t accurate (mine is off about 25 degrees) so you may need to turn up the temp a bit and/or make sure the oven is truly preheated which takes about 30 minutes.

      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Lori Pipal says

    January 22, 2019 at 7:14 pm

    These were delicious …..simple (except of course, there is no way to simplify cubing butternut squash). We will make these again. I always go to your website first when looking for recipes!

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      January 24, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks, Lori!

      Yeah, cubing a butternut squash can be challenging which is why we sometimes reach for the precut stuff in the produce section. Thanks for making us your go-to for recipes, we really appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. sarah says

    April 23, 2019 at 3:05 pm

    Can I make these in the air fryer?? What temp/how long would you recommend?

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    • Jessica Beacom says

      April 23, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Hi Sarah,

      I’m sorry but I do not have any experience with an air fryer though I’m sure it would work. Perhaps someone else has some thoughts on the time and temp?

      Reply
  5. Jen says

    August 25, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    Loved this recipe! I have never been a fan of vegetables so having to move to the AIP diet has been difficult. I made this last night and LOVED the flavor!

    ★★★★★

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