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I’ve got the ultimate treat for you to whip up in the oven during the holidays. These Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites make a great finger food addition to your spread of treats that your family and friends can just grab and snack on as they socialize and catch up!
Beyond the holidays, these also make for a yummy tailgate dish. Seriously, this sweet-meets-savory bite is delicious (and addictive). Plus, it only uses four ingredients so it’s the perfect recipe to make when you’re in a pinch but want to impress. I like to use Pederson’s paleo-friendly bacon because it is nitrate-free. I buy mine at Central Market or Whole Foods, but feel free to use your favorite type of bacon!
ingredients:
- Butternut Squash
- Bacon
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
step-by-step:
step one: preheat the oven
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
step two: soak the toothpicks
Soak about 32 toothpicks in a small bowl of water to prevent them from burning in the oven.
step three: prep the butternut squash
Cut off both ends of the squash. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, cut in half, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Dice the squash into approximately 1-inch cubes.
step four: prep the bacon
Cut the bacon down the middle in half. Wrap one strip of bacon around a butternut squash cube. Secure the bacon with a toothpick and place on baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining squash and bacon.
step five: make the seasoning
In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder and chili powder. Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the butternut squash.
step six: bake and serve
Bake for 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Serve warm and enjoy!
Yes! You can prep everything through Step 5, then just bake them off when you’re ready to serve so they’re hot and crispy.
No! The bacon and squash can cook at the same time, which makes it easy to prep this recipe!
Whether you’re hosting a party this year or going to a friend’s house, I hope you’ll make these Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites! Comment below and let me know what you think.
looking for more holiday appetizers? try these!
Bacon Apricot Zingers with Blue Cheese Drizzle
Bacon-Wrapped Butternut Squash Bites
Ingredients
- 1 butternut squash
- 16 strips bacon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Soak about 32 toothpicks in a small bowl of water to prevent them from burning in the oven.
- Cut off both ends of the squash. Peel the squash with a vegetable peeler, cut in half, and remove the seeds with a spoon. Dice the squash into approximately 1-inch cubes.
- Cut the bacon down the middle in half. Wrap one strip of bacon around a butternut squash cube. Secure the bacon with a toothpick and place on baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining squash and bacon.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic powder and chili powder. Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the butternut squash.
- Bake for 30 minutes until the bacon is crispy. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
yum!