Roasted Butternut Squash with Bacon, Parmesan
Roasted butternut squash screams fall, and I frequently cook with it this time of year. Roasting butternut squash and onions brings out their sweetness. The caramelized edges combined with bacon and parmesan elevate this simple side, making it worthy for company or your next holiday gathering. More roasted butternut squash recipes that you may want to try are this Maple Roasted Butternut Squash or this Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash and if you have an air fryer, try these Air Fryer Butternut Squash Recipe.
Do I need to peel butternut squash before roasting?
Yes, the skin on butternut squash is thick, so you’ll need to peel it before roasting it. I used to dread this task until I learned this quick tip – Microwave the squash for a few minutes. It makes it so much easier to peel and cut the vegetable. And what’s even faster than that is buying it pre-cubed. It eliminates the often- daunting task of peeling and cutting, making prep and cleanup a breeze!
Roasted Butternut Squash Ingredients
Butternut Squash: Twenty ounces of peeled and cubed squash is about two cups. Onion: I used red onion, but a yellow one would work too. Olive Oil for coating the vegetables Salt and Pepper for seasoning Bacon: Chop two slices of raw bacon. Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grate a quarter cup of parmesan. Parsley: Garnish with Italian parsley or swap with sage, thyme, or chives if you prefer.
How to Cook Butternut Squash
Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and spray a large sheet pan with oil. For easier cleanup, you can line it with foil before spraying. Vegetables: Put the butternut squash and onion in a large bowl. Toss with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake: Spread the veggies in an even layer on the sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, add the bacon and two tablespoons of parmesan, and toss everything with a spatula. Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes. Garnish: Before serving, sprinkle the butternut with the remaining parmesan and parsley.
More Butternut Squash Recipes You’ll Love:
Air Fryer Butternut Squash Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese Vegetarian Enchiladas with Butternut Squash and Beans Butternut Squash Risotto Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
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