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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon

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This Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for fall. It’s absolutely delicious for every day or holidays.

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon on a dark surface.

Who loves fall produce? This girl does!

Our area has an amazing array of produce during fall and winter. We love picking up pumpkins and squash.

Acorn squash is my favourite. It’s so easy to prepare and cook.

For this recipe, I kept things simple. I combined brown sugar and maple syrup then brushed that over the squash and baked it. Easy peasy.

Once it was cooked I drizzled vanilla yogurt over top, then tossed some bacon bits over the squash, and sprinkled it with salt. Seriously, so easy!

This is a fall and winter favourite. Roasted acorn squash with bacon, it’s delightful and packed with flavour. You need to try this recipe immediately.

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon on a dark surface.

Ingredient Notes:

  • Squash – This recipe uses acorn squash but you could also make this with other types of squash.
  • Butter – I used salted butter but feel free to use unsalted if you prefer. You could also use olive oil if you like.
  • Sugar – Brown sugar is the way to go for this recipe. To be honest, either light or dark brown sugar will work. The dark has a bit more molasses in it.
  • Maple Syrup – Honestly, acorn squash and maple syrup are like two peas in a pod. They work beautifully together.
  • Yogurt – I used vanilla yogurt for this one but you can use plain. I’m partial to Activia but use whatever you love.
  • Bacon – You can use homemade bacon bits or buy them. Whatever works for you.
  • Salt – Sprinkle any kind of salt you love over top. Or omit it. That’s a personal choice.

How to Make Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon:

  1. First, preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Then, line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set that aside until you need it.
  3. Next, wash the acorn squash. Remove insides. Cut into slices.
  4. Grab a small bowl and pop the butter in there. Then, melt the butter in the microwave.
  5. Now, add the brown sugar and maple syrup to the butter. Mix well then brush it all over both sides of the squash slices. Place the coated ones on the parchment lined cookie sheet.
  6. Then, place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake the squash for about 15 minutes. Carefully flip over the squash slices and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the squash is golden brown. Remove from the oven.
  7. Lastly, transfer the acorn squash on a serving dish then drizzle them with yogurt, toss bacon bits over top, and sprinkle with salt.
  8. Serve!

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon on a dark surface.

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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon on a dark surface.
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Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon

This Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for fall. It's absolutely delicious for every day or holidays.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword acorn squash, maple roasted acorn squash
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 148kcal
Author Kim Beaulieu

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • Wash acorn squash. Dry. Cut into slices, removing insides. 
  • In a small bowl melt butter in microwave. Add brown sugar and maple syrup. Mix. Brush mixture over both sides of squash slices. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip slices over and cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until perfectly golden brown. Remove from oven. 
  • Places slices on platter or serving dish. Drizzle with yogurt, toss bacon bits over top, and sprinkle with salt. 
  • Serve with a big old fall loving smile!

Notes

Nutritional information is a rough estimate. Results can vary depending on ingredients and products. 
If you made this recipe considering giving it a star rating or leave a comment!
 
Originally posted on September 10, 2017.

Nutrition

Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg

Maple Roasted Acorn Squash with Bacon on dark surface.

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Comments

    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Thanks Liz. It’s so good and would look amazing on white. I have another one coming up with a sweet chili drizzle. Omg, so good.

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  13. shelby says

    My mouth is watering over here! If I could eat this right now it would be breakfast and I would be a very happy camper! Butter, Bacon, Maple….and squash, Those are some of the best ingredients right there!!

    Reply

  16. JaneEllen says

    This looks so good, am so looking forward to making this. As a kid I didn’t like veggies but when my Mom made acorn squash I loved it. She cut it in half, slathered with butter in insides of squash, then laid them upside down in baking pan until tender. Been many years since I had that but will be making acorn squash that way then next time your way. See which way Mr.Furry likes it best. So glad you shared this delicious sounding healthy recipe.
    Happy week

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    • Kim Beaulieu says

      Thanks, Anna. I am so in love with fall this year. So many options for amazing side dishes. I have 6 different kinds of squash in my fridge for next week. Going on a cooking bender. Ha.

      Reply

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