Shepherd's Pie with Sweet Potatoes and Squash - Fair Shares

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces, about 5 cups (our share = 2 lbs)
• 1 lb winter squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 2-inch pieces, about 3 cups
• 1/2 lb red, gold or other potato, peeled, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 T (1/4 stick) butter
• 2 T pure maple syrup
• 1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausage, andouille, lamb or beef (casings removed from link sausage)
• 2 c. chopped onions
• 1 T minced garlic
• 3/4 c. frozen peas
• 3/4 c. frozen corn kernels
• 1/3 c. whipping cream
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 t. curry powder
• 1/2 t. ground coriander
• 6 drops hot pepper sauce