Recipe Description:
Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook Time: 25 minutes, serves 8
A nice side dish
Ingredient List:
2 ½ lbs butternut squash, seeded, peeled and cut into 1” cubes
8oz hickory-smoked bacon cut into ½ pieces
¾ cup chopped onion
16oz frozen whole kernel corn, thawed (can use fresh corn too but will need extra cooking time)
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Directions:
1. Place squash in a large saucepan and cover with water. Palce over high heat and bring to a boil; cook 10 minute or until squash is just tender. Drain; set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet cook bacon over med-high heat until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain all but 1 tbsp drippings from skillet; return to medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender.
3. Add squash, corn and maple syrup to skillet; cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley (if desired) and serve.