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Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon is a comforting, savory dish perfect for fall. Golden-brown butternut squash cubes are roasted to perfection paired with crispy bacon pieces and molasses, adding a touch of rich flavor. This simple yet satisfying recipe makes for an excellent side dish or a cozy addition to any meal.

Recipe - Frankston #713

Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash

Servings4

Cook Time70 Minutes

Calories256

Ingredients

2 slices bacon

1 (2 1/2 lbs) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)

2 Tbs honey

1 Tbs molasses

1 Tbs olive oil

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp smoked salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon, reserving the fat. Chop bacon into small pieces; set aside. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Place squash in large bowl. Add bacon grease, honey, molasses, olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat. Spread squash onto baking sheet in single layer. Bake for 40 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
To serve, add squash to serving dish, making sure any liquid still left on foil is added. Sprinkle chopped bacon over squash before serving.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 256, Fat: 8 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 524 mg, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Fiber: 6 g, Protein: 6 g.

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70 minutes

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256

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Makes 4 servings

2 slices bacon

Brookshire's Bacon, Hickory Smoked, Thick Cut - 40 Ounce

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1 (2 1/2 lbs) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)

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2 Tbs honey

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1 Tbs molasses

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1 Tbs olive oil

Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 8.5 Fluid ounce

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1/2 tsp smoked paprika

McCormick Smoked Paprika - 0.9 Ounce

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1/2 tsp smoked salt

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1/4 tsp black pepper

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Nutritional Information

Calories: 256, Fat: 8 g (2 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 10 mg, Sodium: 524 mg, Carbohydrates: 46 g, Fiber: 6 g, Protein: 6 g.

Directions

In a skillet, cook bacon, reserving the fat. Chop bacon into small pieces; set aside. Preheat oven to 375° F. Line large baking sheet with foil. Place squash in large bowl. Add bacon grease, honey, molasses, olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to thoroughly coat. Spread squash onto baking sheet in single layer. Bake for 40 minutes until fork-tender and caramelized.
To serve, add squash to serving dish, making sure any liquid still left on foil is added. Sprinkle chopped bacon over squash before serving.