Roasted Butternut Squash With Bacon
Butternut Squash roasted with fresh thyme and maple syrup is a sweet and savory side dish that's so easy to prepare! This simple dish is taken to a whole new level with a sprinkle of smokey bacon for an incredible holiday side dish or served at a weeknight meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 236kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash (about 2 pounds if purchasing prepped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons real maple syryp
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 4 pieces cooked, chopped bacon
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat well with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place chopped butternut squash in a large bowl. Drizzle over olive oil, and maple syrup, then sprinkle on salt, pepper, and thyme. Toss to coat.
- Spread the butternut squash on the prepared pan in a single layer - a second pan may be needed. Make sure the squash is evenly spread on the pan so that it will roast and not steam.
- Place the pan in the oven and roast the squash for 13-15 minutes. Flip the squash with a spatula and continue to roast for another 15 minutes until tender with crispy edges.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the bacon over the squash. Spoon into a serving bowl and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 736mg | Potassium: 739mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 20023IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 2mg