Bacon Roasted Butternut Squash
This Roasted Butternut Squash with Smoked Bacon is the perfect fall side dish that combines the sweetness of tender butternut squash with the smoky flavor of crispy bacon. It’s a savory and aromatic dish, seasoned with fresh herbs and garlic, ideal for any fall gathering or cozy dinner. This dish is not only flavorful but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe when you want something simple yet impressive.
Servings: 5
Calories: 166kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients for Bacon Roasted Butternut Squash
- 1 medium butternut squash, about 750 grams/26.5 ounces
- 12 slices smoked bacon
- 2 sprigs rosemary or thyme, leaves chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F.
- Wash and dry the small butternut squash. Cut it in 4 and remove the seeds and fibers. Place them in an oven dish. Season with salt (lightly) and pepper from the mill. Wrap the pieces of squash with 3 slices of smoked bacon each. Add some rosemary or thyme sprigs on the dish, the unpeeled garlic cloves, and the crushed coriander seeds.
- Sprinkle with olive oil and cook for 1 hour or until tender.
- Serve hot your Bacon Roasted Butternut Squash.
Notes
To crush the coriander seeds, you can use a pestle and mortar, a spice/coffee grinder, the heavy bottom of a glass, or saucepan,