Maple Bacon Butternut Squash

Delicious, homey sides that even your husband will like.

Freezer Side Meals

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Servings: people

Calories: 85kcal

*If you can't find frozen diced butternut squash, you can blanch the freshly diced butternut squash by putting it in a pot of boiling water for 3 minutes, then quickly removing with a slotted spoon and putting into a bowl of ice water for 3 more minutes.
Drain and pat dry with a towel, then proceed.
Put all of the ingredients into a 1-gallon freezer bag
Massage lightly with your hands to mix the ingredients
Push all the air out of the bag, seal, label, and freeze

If the squash is stuck together into one big block, thaw it in the fridge overnight.
However, if you need it immediately, either put it in the microwave for 30-second increments until you can separate the pieces or place the bag in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes until you can separate them.

Preheat the oven to 425 F
Pour the contents of the bag onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper or into a glass baking dish
Roast for 25-30 minutes or until the squash is tender and the bacon is cooked through (it probably won't get crispy)

You can also do this with pumpkin or even sweet potatoes if you'd rather.