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Maple Butternut Brussels Bacon

Maple Butternut Brussels Bacon: A Cozy Fall Delight

This Maple Butternut Brussels Bacon combines roasted vegetables and crispy bacon in a spicy maple glaze, making it a perfect autumn side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 lb Brussels Sprouts trimmed and halved
  • 1 lb Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
  • 6 oz Bacon chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 medium Red Onion chopped
For the Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or honey
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon optional
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts (e.g., pecans) omit for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Sheet pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. Trim and halve the Brussels sprouts, peel and cube the butternut squash, and chop the bacon.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, cinnamon, and balsamic vinegar.
  4. In a large bowl, combine Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, red onion, and bacon. Pour the glaze over and toss gently.
  5. Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pans in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes.
  6. Stir the mixture for even cooking and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  7. In the last 5 minutes, add optional nuts and dried cranberries.
  8. Let sit before serving and garnish with thyme or cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, reheat before serving.

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