Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash
Caramelized and naturally sweet, these cubes of seasoned squash are perfectly complemented by crispy bites of bacon and melted bits of gooey cheese. Addictive and delicious, this side is the perfect use for seasonal butternut squashes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs butternut squash cubed into 1" pieces
- 1 tbsp extra light olive oil
- ¼ tsp Himalayan salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp Dried Oregano
- 6 oz thick cut bacon (approx 3 strips)
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese (I recommend Fontina)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or chives) finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Toss the cubed butternut squash with the oil, salt, pepper, and oregano, until all pieces are evenly coated.
- Place the coated squash onto a baking tray in an even layer and sprinkle the small strips of bacon over the squash pieces.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the squash is tender and has begun to caramelize.
- Remove the tray from the oven and top with the shredded cheese and parsley (and/or chives). The residual heat from the tray and the squash will melt the cheese.
- Serve immediately and bring any leftovers to room temperature before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 627mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 18229IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1mg