Maple and Bacon Roasted Squash
Maple and Bacon Roasted Squash combines the sweetness of maple syrup with the deep smoky goodness of bacon to make this exceptionally satisfying side dish!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Butternut Squash peeled and chopped (~5 cups)
- ½ lb bacon roughly 8 pieces
- 2 oz pecans rough chopped
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon rendered bacon fat
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Fry bacon till almost crisp, reserving the rendered fat.
- Chop roughly and set bacon aside.
- Add cubed squash, pecans, syrup, cinnamon, salt, bacon, and bacon fat to a bowl and mix well.
- Place on a non stick baking sheet and set in an oven preheated to 400 degrees.
- Bake ~40 minutes, or until soft. Baking time will vary depending on size.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipe was inspired from http://paleomg.com/thanksgiving-side-dish-maple-bacon-pecan-roasted-butternut-squash/
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal