Fall means yummy sides like Roasted Squash with Bacon and Parmesan.
Such a simple but delicious recipe. Roasted Squash with Bacon and Parmesan features butternut squash oven-roasted to caramelized perfection. We could stop there and it would be wonderful. But we have bigger plans. Grated Parmesan, earthy fresh thyme, and smokey bacon are tossed in for the last 5 minutes of roasting. This is just enough time to work their flavor magic on the squash and still assert a fresh, forward taste for this versatile side dish.
Peeling that Pesky Squash for Roasted Squash with Bacon and Parmesan
If you’re anything like me, you probably dread the idea of peeling and cutting up a butternut squash. I used this technique for the first time – How to Peel and Cut a Butternut Squash which includes a great step-by-step video. It made the process much easier and quicker!
Ways to Enjoy Roasted Squash with Bacon and Parmesan
- Serve as a side with one of these delicious main courses Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Mustard Tarragon Sauce, Lemon Chicken with Spinach and Artichokes, or Almond Panko-Crusted Walleye.
- Hash with Eggs – I pan browned leftover roasted squash with chopped brisket, then topped it with a sunny-side-up egg and a sprinkle of chives. Yum! Additional ideas: add sauteed onion to the hash or use chopped roast beef or pulled pork in place of the beef brisket.
- Add to a Salad – toss your squash into a salad. Here’s a salad I’ve made in the past that would be great inspiration for leftover squash. – Warm Squash, Bacon, and Parmesan Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette.
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Roasted Squash with Bacon and Parmesan
Ingredients
- 1 Butternut squash, about 1 1/2 lbs peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4" cubes (see video link for easy instructions.)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt more or less based on preference
- 1/4 tsp black pepper more or less based on preference
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for finishing
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme plus additional for finishing
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- Peel, seed, and cut squash into cubes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Place squash cubes on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper and toss again. Spread out in a single layer.
- Roast for 15 minutes. Stir squash and roast for another 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle Parmesan, thyme, and cooked chopped bacon over squash. Toss to combine, then spread out in a single layer. Roast for 5 additional minutes
- Finish with additional chopped thyme and Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!
This looks like a hearty fall side dish
The way to peel and chop a butternut squash look really helpful. I am going to do it the next time I am preparing a butternut squash. I LOVE squash.
Squash lovers of the world unite! ā¤ļø I love finding little how-to videos like this that make life easier. š