Savory butternut squash casserole with pecans is a healthier take on heavy casseroles. A little bacon brings some fun to the party in this flavorful side dish!
6servings
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 35 minutesminutes
Ingredients
¼cupcoconut oilmelted, divided
3cupbutternut squashcubed
2medium firm applescubed
1small red onionchopped
½teaspoondried sage
½teaspoondried thyme
salt and black pepperto taste
6slicesthick-cut baconchopped into ½-inch pieces
½cuppecansroughly chopped
2tablespoonhoney
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground cloves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13” baking dish with 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil. Set aside.
Combine the butternut squash, apples, red onion, 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil, sage, and thyme in a large mixing bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.
Transfer the butternut squash mixture onto the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Place in the pre-heated oven to roast just until the butternut squash is fork tender, around 25-30 minutes.
While the butternut squash mixture is roasting, heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add the bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, approximately 8-10 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a small mixing bowl lined with paper towels to absorb excess grease. Blot off remaining grease on top and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.
Once cooled, discard the paper towels and add the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil, chopped pecans, honey, cinnamon, and ground cloves. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired, and toss to combine.
Remove squash from oven and top with the bacon-pecan mixture. Return to the oven until the topping is nicely browned, approximately 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Calories 415, Total Fat 31g , Saturated Fat 13g , Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 443mg, Total Carbohydrate 28.6g, Dietary Fiber 5.7g, Total Sugars 16.2g, Protein 10.2g
Notes
Calories 415, Total Fat 31g , Saturated Fat 13g , Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 443mg, Total Carbohydrate 28.6g, Dietary Fiber 5.7g, Total Sugars 16.2g, Protein 10.2g