Butternut squash is one of those vegetables that has a sweet taste. You can use it to make these delicious hand-held egg cups for a grab and go breakfast!
Butternut squash flavor blends so well with eggs in this easy breakfast recipe. I love finding new ways to enjoy butternut squash :-).
What are you having for breakfast this week? We are all about getting protein first thing in the morning. Eggs are my family’s favorite breakfast. I am shaking things up a little bit this morning to see if the kids will try something new. Hoping they like these butternut squash egg baskets.
These delicious Gluten Free Blackberry Breakfast Muffins would be a delicious addition to your breakfast.
These Whole30, Paleo Butternut Squash Egg Cups are a delicious grab and go breakfast.
Last week I decided to use my vegetable peeler and peeled an entire butternut squash. The resulting squash ribbons were so fun to experiment with.
Butternut Squash
The hero of this recipe is the squash. When you peel a butternut squash, you get these incredible thin ribbons that get crispy when baked.
My original intention was to saute them for a side dish I needed for dinner, but I had so many extra squash ribbons that I knew I needed another recipe to help use them up.
Our mornings are always busy so I thought I could create a “basket” to bake eggs in. The little baskets cradle the egg and they make a great grab and go breakfast. They are also pretty enough if you have guests over for brunch.
If you love butternut squash as much as we do, you will love these Gluten Free Butternut Squash Caramel Cake Bars or this amazing Gluten Free Maple Ginger Butternut Squash Tart. Squash works well in dessert recipes!! Nothing like hiding vegetables in dessert. Your kids will never know!!
How to make butternut squash crispy egg baskets:
I sprayed olive oil in each cup of a muffin tin and layered the butternut squash ribbons all around each cup.
Next, I added an egg to each cup, sprinkled on some cheese, and then put them into the oven to bake. (Omit cheese to make these eggs paleo and or dairy free.)
I baked these egg muffins for 12 minutes until the eggs were cooked. These butternut squash egg baskets make a great breakfast on the go for those busy school mornings. These also freeze really well so you can make a big batch and freeze the extras. They thaw out quickly in the microwave any morning you need a quick breakfast.
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Things You Need To Make This Recipe:
- A great vegetable peeler to get through the thick rind of the squash.
- A muffin pan to make these egg muffins in.
Butternut Squash Egg Cups
Easy butternut squash egg cups make a great grab and go breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1 Butternut squash
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, use as much as you like
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray olive oil into each cup of a muffin tin.
- Wrap butternut squash ribbons around the edges and bottom of the cup to form a basket.
- Drop one raw egg into each cup.
- Add a little salt, to with cheese.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: gAmount Per Serving:Calories: 99 Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 86mg Sodium: 63mg Carbohydrates: 7g Fiber: 1g Sugar: 1g Protein: 4g
More Yummy Breakfast Ideas to Try!
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- Cherry and Coconut Chia Pudding
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- Tomato, Mushroom and
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- GF Chesnut, Bacon and Apple Scones
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- Butternut Squash Breakfast Skillet
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- GF Flaky Pastries
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- Chorizo and Summer Squash Breakfast Scramble
Here is the side dish I created with the butternut squash ribbons.
Butternut Squash and Leeks with Sage Brown Butter
Misty
February 9, 2018 at 10:34 amI wonder if this will work well with quail eggs. I need to find more so I can make some of these delicious looking egg recipes.
Sandi Gaertner
February 9, 2018 at 12:37 pmWow, that is a great question I am sure they would be okay…you just may need to use more eggs to fill the hollowed out part.
Julie @ Cooks with Cocktails
July 7, 2015 at 6:14 amWhat a great idea! Both of your butternut squash dishes look yum! I am definitely using this recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Sandi Gaertner
July 7, 2015 at 11:55 amI hope you enjoy it Julie 🙂
Dan from Platter Talk
April 1, 2015 at 8:39 amNot sure how I missed these little beauties! I hope to be putting together an Easter holiday round-up and these will be front and center!
Sandi Gaertner
April 1, 2015 at 10:14 amWow, thank you so much Dan 🙂
Barbara Bianchi
February 28, 2015 at 6:20 pmWhat a lovely idea! So pretty. I will feel like a queen starting my day with these.
Sandi Gaertner
March 2, 2015 at 8:31 amThank you Barbara 🙂
Raia
February 26, 2015 at 2:35 pmI can’t think of anything made out of butternut squash that I don’t like… These sound delicious, Sandi! Thanks so much for sharing them with us at Savoring Saturdays! I’m featuring them on this weekend’s party. Hope to see you back again. 😉
Sandi Gaertner
February 26, 2015 at 9:49 pmThank you Raia 🙂
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
February 23, 2015 at 6:05 amWhat a fun and creative dish using my beloved butternut squash! A must-try for me for sure!
Sandi Gaertner
February 23, 2015 at 8:04 amThank you Linda. I hope you enjoy these 🙂
Del's cooking twist
February 23, 2015 at 5:03 amI love your idea! Perfect for breakfast!!
Lauren @ Wicked Spatula
February 23, 2015 at 4:20 amCan’t wait to try these! I love butternut squash.
Sandi Gaertner
February 23, 2015 at 8:04 amThank you Lauren 🙂
Debra from Bowl Me Over
February 22, 2015 at 7:25 pmWhat a delicious idea! What a great grab and go breakfast idea!
Sandi Gaertner
February 23, 2015 at 8:05 amI love that it is grab and go, just wish my kids could get past a vegetable in their eggs 🙂
Ashley (QLCC)
February 22, 2015 at 1:37 pmOhh I have a big ol’ butternut and now I know what to do with it! Going to try to stick to clean eating this week and this totally fits the bill 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
February 22, 2015 at 4:04 pmAwesome Ashley 🙂
Becky
February 22, 2015 at 1:20 pmSuch a cute and fun idea! I love butternut squash and this would be an awesome way to use it!!
Sandi Gaertner
February 22, 2015 at 4:04 pmThank you Becky 🙂
Tara
February 22, 2015 at 10:43 amI really love these, great idea!!
KC the Kitchen Chopper
February 22, 2015 at 10:28 amThis is so excellent. Love this idea for using butternut squash. On my “to do” list for sure!
Sandi Gaertner
February 22, 2015 at 4:04 pmThank you KC 🙂
Suzy @ The Mediterranean Dish
February 21, 2015 at 5:53 pmWhat a great breakfast idea! I love everything about this recipe!!
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 7:00 pmThank you Suzy 🙂
Healing Tomato
February 21, 2015 at 2:14 pmYour recipe ideas are always clever and the meals look so delicious.
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 7:00 pmThank you Rini 🙂
Libby with Lemony Thyme
February 21, 2015 at 10:45 amI love baked eggs and these looks wonderful. What a great way to make nests too. Healthy delicious. Pinning to make soon.
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 7:00 pmThank you so much Libby 🙂
nancy@skinnykitchen.com
February 21, 2015 at 7:39 amWhat a delicious, healthy way to start the day Sandi!
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 9:30 amThank you Nancy 🙂
Katerina
February 21, 2015 at 1:53 amI love butternut squash and these little nests look very appetizing!
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 9:31 amThank you Katerina 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
February 20, 2015 at 9:14 pmWhat a great idea – I love the ribbons! I would love these for breakfast!
Sandi Gaertner
February 21, 2015 at 9:31 amThank you Patricia 🙂
Janette@culinaryginger
February 20, 2015 at 4:28 pmI am a savory breakfast eater so I would love to try these.
Sandi Gaertner
February 20, 2015 at 5:33 pmI hope you enjoy these 🙂
Laura @MotherWouldKnow
February 20, 2015 at 2:57 pmWhat a genius idea! I’ve done egg cups with potato baskets but absolutely love this idea. Can’t wait to try it. Plus, I just bought a butternut squash – score!
Sandi Gaertner
February 20, 2015 at 5:33 pmThank you Laura. I had so many ribbons left over it worked out beautifully in this recipe.
Diana Rambles
February 20, 2015 at 8:39 am2 of my favorite foods together! LUV! Pinned & Yum’d!
Sandi Gaertner
February 20, 2015 at 5:33 pmThank you Diana 🙂