Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 8 slices bacon (thinly sliced)
  • 5 cups butternut squash (cubed)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 3 Tbsp bourbon

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 425 and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Slice bacon into thin "lardoons" and cook over medium high heat until nearly done. Set bacon aside and reserve grease. 
  • Toss butternut squash with bacon grease, salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet, and roast for about 25 minutes.
  • Combine maple syrup and bourbon in a small bowl. 
  • Remove squash from oven and sprinkle bacon over the top. Pour maple bourbon mixture over squash and bacon, then stir to coat. Arrange squash and bacon in a single layer again. 
  • Return to oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, checking often to ensure glaze does not begin to burn. 
  • When the bacon is crisp and the squash has began to brown, remove and enjoy!