Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash

Name: Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb butternut squash; 2 Tbsp olive oil; 2 cloves garlic; 2 Tbsp thyme; 0 kosher salt; 0 Freshly ground black pepper; 0.5 lb bacon; 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella; 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 0 fresh parsley

A perfect cold weather dish that balances sweet, salty, and creamy flavors. The slightly sweet and nutty flavor of the roasted butternut squash pairs perfectly with the warm, meaty bacon, which in turn is balanced out with a creamy shredded mozzarella blanket.

By Delish

Original recipe source

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

2 lb butternut squash
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp thyme
0 kosher salt
0 Freshly ground black pepper
0.5 lb bacon
1.5 cups shredded mozzarella
0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan
0 fresh parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven 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.
Bake until the squash is tender and the bacon is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove skillet from oven and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.