Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts With Bacon Recipe
This Honey Roasted Butternut Squash & Brussels Sprouts with Bacon recipe features tender, slightly caramelized vegetables enhanced with sweet honey and crispy pan-fried bacon for a perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Roasted until golden and charred on the edges, this dish makes a delicious and hearty side for any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 17 ounces butternut squash (or pumpkin), diced into 1-inch pieces
- 14 ounces Brussels sprouts, halved
Others
- 2 tablespoons honey (plus an additional 1 tablespoon for drizzling after roasting, optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted (or substitute with olive oil)
- 1 pinch salt, to taste
- 2 bacon rashers, diced
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C). Grease a baking sheet or tray lightly with cooking oil spray, then wipe it over with a paper towel to ensure an even coating; set it aside.
- Coat Vegetables: Place the diced butternut squash and halved Brussels sprouts together on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle them with honey and melted butter (or olive oil), then season lightly with salt. Toss everything gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Roast Vegetables: Spread the vegetables out in an even layer and roast in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes. Roast until the Brussels sprouts are slightly charred and the butternut squash is fork tender, stirring once halfway if desired for even cooking.
- Cook Bacon: During the last 10 minutes of roasting, pan fry the diced bacon in a small skillet over medium-high heat until it is crisp and cooked to your liking. Remove from heat and drain on paper towels.
- Combine and Finish: Remove the roasted vegetables from the oven and let them cool slightly. Taste and add an extra drizzle of honey if you prefer more sweetness. Then, gently mix in the crispy bacon pieces to distribute evenly.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy this warm, flavorful side dish immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon or use vegetarian bacon alternatives.
- You can substitute pumpkin for the butternut squash for a different flavor profile.
- Adding an extra drizzle of honey at the end enhances sweetness but is optional based on taste preference.
- Use olive oil instead of butter to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Ensure the Brussels sprouts are evenly halved for consistent roasting.
Keywords: Honey roasted vegetables, butternut squash recipe, Brussels sprouts side dish, bacon roasted vegetables, fall vegetable roast
