Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (2024)

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This recipe was sponsored by Reynolds Wrap® Foil and all opinions are my own, as always.

This delicious and healthy side dish is perfect for celebrating the fall season! Toasty caramelized butternut squash and Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple, bacon, and walnuts on a sheet pan for a sweet and savory Paleo treat that everyone will love.

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Is there anything better than maple bacon roasted veggies? I typically make butternut squash this way, but decided to add more goodies to one of my favorite dishes.

So here we have butternut squash roasted with Brussels sprouts, bacon, maple syrup, and walnuts! If you prefer pecans over walnuts, those are delicious too.

Everything is made on a sheet pan lined with foil so it’s not only a simple recipe but the cleanup is a breeze as well!

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What You Need to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon

You’ll love how simple the ingredient list is here! Fresh, real food ingredients make the best side dishes. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare the recipe:

  • 1 butternut squash, cut into cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
  • 1 lb brussels sprouts, halved
  • 8 slices bacon, cut into pieces
  • Avocado oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt + Black pepper
  • Pure maple syrup
  • Walnuts or pecans
  • Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil

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How to Make Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon

Preheat your oven to 425° F and line a large baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil. Be sure to put the dull side of the foil facing up as that is the non-stick side that will help keep the ingredients from sticking to the pan.

Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 1 1/2 Tbsp of bacon fat (or other cooking fat) and the sea salt and pepper.

Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet, and roast for about 20 minutes – until softened but not yet browning.

While the veggies roast, cook the bacon pieces halfway, stirring to evenly cook. Toss the walnuts with 1 Tbsp of the maple syrup.

After roasting for 20 minutes minutes, remove the veggies from the oven and sprinkle the partially cooked bacon over the top. Drizzle 3 Tbsp of the maple syrup evenly over the veggies and bacon. Gently stir to combine and rearrange in a single layer.

Return to the oven and roast for another 8 minutes, then sprinkle the walnuts/maple mixture over the top and continue to toast another 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and veggies are golden. Stir and serve right away and enjoy!

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I used Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil to line my sheet pan to make cleanup super simple.

It works well on the sheet pan, allowing everything to brown evenly so you get the perfect toasted veggies and crispy bacon.

The foil doesn’t tear while stirring ingredients, and the veggies don’t stick.

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil is also strong enough to hold everything without any leaking, so there’s barely any cleanup at all – just a quick wipe-down for your sheet pan!

I hope you’re ready for a fall-inspired side dish that you’ll want to make over and over again! Grab all your ingredients and preheat your oven because it’s time to cook – let’s go!

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon

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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels Sprouts and Bacon {Paleo}

This delicious and healthy side dish is perfect for celebrating the fall season! Toasty caramelized butternut squash and Brussels sprouts are roasted with maple, bacon, and walnuts on a sheet pan for a sweet and savory Paleo treat that everyone will love.

Author: Michele Rosen

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 33 minutes

Course:Holiday Side Dish, Side Dish

Cuisine:American, Paleo

Keyword:bacon, butternut squash, paleo

Servings: 8 side dish servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425° F and line a large baking sheet Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil.

  2. Toss the butternut squash and Brussels sprouts with 1 1/2 Tbsp of bacon fat (or other cooking fat) and the sea salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet, and roast for about 20 minutes - until softened but not yet browning.

  3. While the veggies roast, cook the bacon pieces halfway, stirring to evenly cook. Toss the walnuts with 1 Tbsp of the maple syrup and sprinkle lightly with sea salt.

  4. After roasting for 20 minutes minutes, remove the veggies from the oven and sprinkle the partially cooked bacon over the top. Drizzle 3 Tbsp of the maple syrup evenly over the veggies and bacon. Gently stir to combine and rearrange in a single layer.

  5. Return to the oven and roast for another 8 minutes, then sprinkle the walnuts/maple mixture over the top and continue to toast another 5 minutes, or until bacon is crisp and veggies are golden.

  6. Stir and serve right away - enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Serves 8 (side dish)

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal

Carbohydrates: 21g

Protein: 6g

Fat: 18g

Saturated Fat: 4g

Cholesterol: 15mg

Sodium: 188mg

Potassium: 645mg

Fiber: 5g

Sugar: 7g

Vitamin A: 10401IU

Vitamin C: 68mg

Calcium: 81mg

Iron: 2mg

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About Michele

More than a little into running and paleo recipes (yoga now too!) but I'm not here to rain on your grains (or anything else) so come along for the ride! I do a little too much of everything (except cleaning), and I enjoy laughing at myself. As long as I'm the one making the jokes, that is. Just kidding. So bring me your angst, your appetite and your frying pan and climb aboard!

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  1. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (11)Lindsey says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (12)
    This was super easy to make and so delicious! I may or may not have gone back for seconds 🤭 We are thinking of adding it to our Thanksgiving menu! Thank you so much for this recipe!

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  2. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (13)C.M says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (14)
    Used a whole squash (2 lb) and added a little more bacon and served this as a main dish. Excellent. Great combination of flavors. The time increments are very accurate.

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  3. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (15)Jess says

    This looks delicious. Im adapting it a little by removing the bacon. What would you serve it with for a vegetarian?

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  4. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (16)Kelly N. Gomez says

    This looks so delicious!! But, if this is a side dish, what would you suggest this to pair with?? 🙂

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  5. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (17)Mama Higgs says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (18)
    Delicious! I would normally just throw the bacon on with the veggies but decided to try it as instructed. Perfection..we ate is as a main course:)

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  8. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (23)Jo-Ann Osipow says

    This meal is absolutely delicious! The mix of flavors makes it an instant favorite. I served it as the main course and that worked really well.

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  9. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (24)Megan W says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (25)
    This was sooooo good! I subbed sweet potatoes for the butternut squash and used pecans instead of walnuts. It was just amazing and full of flavor and quite easy to make. I didn’t follow the exact directions out of sheer laziness, just roasted one time, then added maple syrup, pecans and bacon pieces, then roasted again. I guess I just broke it into 2 steps instead of 3. I don’t think you can go wrong with this flavor combo. It was delicious and a great way to incorporate some of my favorite thanksgiving flavors all in one dish!

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    • Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (26)Amanda says

      Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (27)
      This was delicious! I served it with some baked salmon and it was the perfect side dish. I did leave the nuts off, since I have a nut allergy in the house, but I really didn’t miss them.

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  10. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (28)Roxy says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (29)
    Made this as a side tonight and everyone loved it! Easily a new fall/winter staple. Thank you for the recipe!

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  12. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (32)JW says

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Brussels sprouts and Bacon {Paleo} (33)
    I have cooked this so many times! I have cooked it with and without the bacon. It’s a perfect combo of flavors both ways.
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