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Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts With Bacon
Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts With Bacon is made with butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and honey.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 55 min
- Total
- 65 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: over 60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
3. Allow for cooling
Include the cooling stage before the next step.
Get to know the ingredients
butternut squash (or pumpkin, diced into 1-inch pieces)
In the method: Add the butternut squash and brussels sprouts together on prepared baking sheet.
Brussels sprouts (halved)
In the method: Add the butternut squash and brussels sprouts together on prepared baking sheet.
honey (plus an addition tablespoon for after roasting, if desired)
In the method: Drizzle with honey and melted butter (or olive oil), season with salt.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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Ingredient note
Source: 17 ounces butternut squash (or pumpkin, diced into 1-inch pieces)Ingredient note
Source: 14 ounces Brussels sprouts (halved)Ingredient note
Source: 2 tablespoons honey (plus an addition tablespoon for after roasting, if desired)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon butter (melted, or olive oil)Ingredient note
Source: 1 pinch salt (to taste); authorized salt/pepper exception.Ingredient note
Source: 2 bacon rashers (diced)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve and enjoy!
A little more help as you go
Prepare the pan
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, baking sheet, and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 390°F | 200°C.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
In the last 10 minutes of roasting time, pan fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat in a small pan or skillet until crisp and cooked to your liking.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.
Additional recipe notes
Tip: For extra sweetness, drizzle extra honey over your butternut squash once cooked.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: cafedelites.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.