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a bowl full of baked butternut squash with bacon, green onions, and parmesan cheese

Roast Butternut Squash

Perfectly roasted butternut squash in just 20 minutes! Crunchy bacon and simple seasonings make this the go-to side dish for family dinners and fall holidays.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Any
Servings 4 servings
Calories 188 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3-4 slices thick cut bacon cut into 1/2 inch slices

Optional Garnishes:

  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese good quality
  • fresh green onions chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Place the squash on a baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and spices. Use your hands to toss the squash in the spices.
  • Add the bacon to the pan.
  • Bake 10 minutes, flip the squash and bake another 5-10 minutes or until the squash is tender and the bacon is crisp.
  • Top with parmesan and green onions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 of recipeCalories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 14.7gProtein: 4.5gFat: 13.4gCholesterol: 16.2mgSodium: 757.8mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 2.8g
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