Smoky Roasted Butternut SquashSmoky Roasted Butternut Squash
Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash
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.
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Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash
Smoky Roasted Butternut Squash
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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
  1. 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. 
  2. 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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Prep Time
70 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
256
Calories

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Makes 4 servings
2 slices bacon
Brookshire's Bacon, Hickory Smoked, Thick Cut
Brookshire's Bacon, Hickory Smoked, Thick Cut - 40 Ounce
$13.49 was $14.99$0.34/oz
1 (2 1/2 lbs) butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
Fresh Squash, Butternut
Fresh Squash, Butternut - 2.65 Pound
$3.42 avg/ea$1.29/lb
2 Tbs honey
Kelley's Honey, Local Texas, Raw & Unfiltered
Kelley's Honey, Local Texas, Raw & Unfiltered - 40 Ounce
$17.99$0.45/oz
1 Tbs molasses
Grandmas Molasses
Grandmas Molasses - 12 Ounce
$4.99$0.42/oz
1 Tbs olive oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brookshire's Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 8.5 Fluid ounce
$6.99$0.82/fl oz
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
McCormick Smoked Paprika
McCormick Smoked Paprika - 0.9 Ounce
$2.99$3.32/oz
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

  1. 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. 
  2. To serve, add squash to serving dish, making sure any liquid still left on foil is added. Sprinkle chopped bacon over squash before serving.