Description
Learn how to make the best caramelized butternut squash with turkey bacon in this easy recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash.
- In a large bowl, combine the squash cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, cook the turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy and then crumble it.
- Once the squash is done, mix in the crumbled turkey bacon before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add garlic or herbs.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Caramelized Butternut Squash, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe