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    Home » Recipes » 5-Ingredient Fall Butternut Ham Skillet

    5-Ingredient Fall Butternut Ham Skillet

    Updated: Apr 2, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    I've made this 5-Ingredient Fall Butternut Ham Skillet twice this week already, and I'm in love with its simply tastiness.  It's been my go-to breakfast since I needed to use up the butternut bulbs I have leftover from turning the necks into "zoodles."

    Well, I guess they aren't zoodles, per se. They're "Boodles," right?

    Anyway, I digress, the bottom line is, it's butternut season, and I am ALL ABOUT IT. I can't get enough of this squash, and it disturbs me I can't get the rest of the family on board. Not one of them shares my passion for butternut squash. NOT ONE!

    Ugh.

    Anyway, this is a simple way to put any leftover butternut to use, or you could double/triple this recipe for a weekly meal prep lunch.

    Here's what I did...

    Like these flavors? Try my Fall Breakfast Hash!

    Ingredients

    • 200 g raw butternut squash cut into small cubes
    • pinch of salt
    • 3 oz ham but into small cubes
    • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
    • ground red pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and spritz it with non-stick cooking spray.

    Add the butternut with a pinch of salt to the skillet and leave it alone for a minute allowing the bottoms to caramelize. Toss and cook again for a minute before tossing. Repeat this process for 5 minutes. By this time the squash should have some nice color to it.

    Add the ham and pumpkin pie spice. Toss together and repeat the same process as above waiting 1 minute before each toss. Allowing the ham to carmelize a little as well.

    After 2-3 tosses with the ham, cover and lower the heat to medium-low. Let it continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until the squash softens. Try not to lift the cover so it has time to steam.

    Scoop all the yummy goodness out of the skillet and enjoy!

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    5-Ingredient Fall Butternut Ham Skillet

    This 5-Ingredient Fall Butternut Ham Skillet makes a great simple, light meal anytime. It's fall in a bowl for only 210 calories!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 300 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g raw butternut squash cut into small cubes
    • pinch of salt
    • 3 oz ham but into small cubes
    • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
    • ground red pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high and spritz it with non-stick cooking spray.
    • Add the butternut with a pinch of salt to the skillet and leave it alone for a minute allowing the bottoms to caramelize. Toss and cook again for a minute before tossing. Repeat this process for 5 minutes. By this time the squash should have some nice color to it.
      200 g raw butternut squash cut into small cubes, pinch of salt
    • Add the ham and pumpkin pie spice. Toss together and repeat the same process as above waiting 1 minute before each toss. Allowing the ham to carmelize a little as well.
      3 oz ham but into small cubes, ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ground red pepper to taste
    • After 2-3 tosses with the ham, cover and lower the heat to medium-low. Let it continue to cook for 8-10 minutes until the squash softens. Try not to lift the cover so it has time to steam.
    • Scoop all the yummy goodness out of the skillet and enjoy!

    Notes

    • I've been buying deli ham when it's on sale and asking them to cut me a thick slice or two just for recipes like this. It makes a great egg scramble/ omelet addition as well!
    • If you have an electric stove you may want to lower the heat when you add the ham since it stays hot longer. I have gas so my temperature changes are immediate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 1018mgPotassium: 954mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 21263IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Butternut, Ham, Skillet
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    1. Gturley

      September 27, 2023 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      This was very good, and so easy! We had it as a main dish for dinner and we were all satisfied (three older adults).

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