Our Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash Dish Squashes The Competition

cheesy bacon butternut squash
Cheesy Bacon Butternut SquashPHOTO: PARKER FEIERBACH

Yields: 6 servings

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 lb.

    butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1" pieces

  • 2 tbsp.

    olive oil

  • 2

    cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp.

    chopped thyme

  • kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 lb.

    bacon, chopped

  • 1 1/2 c.

    shredded mozzarella

  • 1/2 c.

    freshly grated Parmesan

  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to to 425°. In a large ovenproof skillet (or in a large baking dish), toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, then scatter bacon on top.

  2. Bake until the squash is tender and the bacon is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

  3. Remove skillet from oven and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty.

  4. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

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