Easy Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash tossed with cranberries and bacon for the BEST combo ever! It’s tangy, salty, sweet, crunchy, crispy!These maple bacon Brussels sprouts and butternut squash require just 5 minutes of hands-on prep and are ready in under an hour. Perfect for holiday entertaining or weeknight dinners! Show
I embarrassingly admit I had never made, let alone tasted, Brussels sprouts before this year. In fact, I didn’t even know how to spell them correctly. I had them written as “brussel” sprouts throughout the post until I thought I should probably double check the spelling so I didn’t pull a “teriyai” chicken on all my pinnable images (I knew how to to spell teriyaki — it was just a late night!). Anyhoo, a while back my neighbor was telling Patrick and me how much she loved Brussels sprouts. Her passion and enthusiasm was so convincing, we bought the leafy greens on our next Sprouts run. I sauteed them in a little butter, lemon juice and garlic, salt and pepper, and we were just as enthusiastic as my neighbor. And then I decided to roast them. Oh My Yum. The tender inside, caramelized outside, so good. And then I decided to roast them with butternut squash and make them “Thanksgiving” worthy, by tossing them in my Maple Dijon Butter Sauce and now I can barely imagine eating them any other way. Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts IngredientsThis roasted brussel sprouts and butternut squash recipe is a cinch to make! Here’s what goes into this recipe for crispy brussels sprouts with bacon and squash:
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How to Make Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Butternut SquashMaking butternut squash and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon couldn’t be simpler!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash VariationsWant to jazz up these maple bacon Brussels sprouts with butternut squash? Here are a few ways you can do so:
How to Trim Brussels SproutsIf you purchase Brussels sprouts on the stalk, start by cutting the buds off. Most of the time in the store, you’ll find Brussels sprouts already removed from the stalk. Next, peel off the flimsy outer leaves, trim off the very bottom of the stalk then cut them in halve lengthwise through the stem. Brussels sprouts will retain their shape even if they are halved, cut into quarters, wedges or coins due to their tightly packed leaves. Can I Prep Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Butternut Squash in Advance?These baked Brussels sprouts with bacon and butternut squash are best piping hot out of the oven. However, if you want to prep part of your Brussels Sprouts recipe in advance, you can:
How to Store Brussels Sprouts and Butternut SquashThese maple Brussels sprouts and butternut squash should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. How to Reheat Maple Bacon Brussels SproutsYou can reheat roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and butternut squash in the microwave or on the stovetop, but for crispier Brussels sprouts, heat them in the oven.
Can I Freeze Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts and Squash?I don’t recommend freezing baked Brussels sprouts with bacon and squash if you are going to eat them plain as they can become soggy and unpleasant. I would only freeze leftover roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash if you are going to add them to risotto, pasta, etc., in which you won’t notice the soft texture as much.
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What flavors go well with butternut squash?What Goes Well With Butternut Squash. Herbs & Spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, rosemary, sage, thyme, bay leaf.. Sweet: brown sugar, maple syrup, honey.. Savoury: bacon, chicken, beef, ham, turkey, sausage, nuts, pasta, rice, eggs.. Should I par boil brussel sprouts before roasting?Brussels sprouts are quite dense little vegetables, so parboiling them gives you a headstart on the cooking process. It is especially helpful for dishes involving grilled or roasted Brussels sprouts, because it softens them in the middle.
Does butternut squash need peeling before roasting?How to cook Butternut squash. You can eat the skin, so there's no need to peel it. Simply halve it, scoop out the seeds and chop it into chunks, then roast it and add it to a warm winter salad or throw it into curries, stews or soups.
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