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Butternut Breakfast Meatballs

Savory Butternut Breakfast Meatballs for a Cozy Morning

These Butternut Breakfast Meatballs are an easy, egg-free way to enjoy a flavorful breakfast with savory sausage and sweet butternut squash.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 meatballs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 3-4 cups Butternut Squash Can swap with sweet potato.
  • 4 oz Mushrooms Can substitute with finely chopped zucchini.
  • 0.5 medium Onion Can use shallots as a milder alternative.
  • 2 lbs Ground Breakfast Sausage Can swap with ground turkey or chicken sausage.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Fresh is best; reduce amount if using dried.
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be used for less smokiness.
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon Optional; can reduce or omit if desired.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Food Processor
  • Large bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut butternut squash into large cubes, pulse in a food processor until finely chopped. In a bowl, mix with diced onion and chopped mushrooms.
  3. Add ground breakfast sausage, rosemary, smoked paprika, and cinnamon to the mixture. Gently combine everything using your hands.
  4. Form small golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes until firm and slightly golden.
  6. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm or cool completely for meal prep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheat easily for a quick, satisfying breakfast. Perfect for meal prep!

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