Maple Roasted Butternut Squash
Julie Small
YUMMY!! One of the best ways to use winter butternut squash
ingredients
- 1 large butternut squash
- 1 head garlic separated but not peeled
- 2 Tbsp. good olive oil
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces thinly sliced pancetta chopped
- 16 whole fresh sage leaves
- French bread for serving
directions
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1. Preheat oven to 400°.
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2. Peel and seed butternut squash and then cut into 3/4- to 1-inch cubes.
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3. Place squash and whole unpeeled garlic cloves in a baking dish or sheet pan large enough to hold them all in one layer.
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4. Toss with olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until squash begins to brown, turning once during baking.
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5. Sprinkle pancetta and sage leaves evenly over squash and continue to bake for another 20 to 30 minutes, until squash and garlic are tender and caramelized.
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6. Season to taste and serve hot with French bread for guests to spread with the roasted garlic.
Source: Julie
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