1/2medium butternut squash or one small butternut squash- cut in cubes (use up to a full squash for a larger crowd)
~3cupsbrussels sprouts- halved
1cupdried cherries(we use dried bing cherries from Trader Joe's that have nothing added to them)
salt and pepper to taste
Note: the cubed butternut squash and halved brussels sprouts should be of approximately equal parts. You can do more or less than the amounts of above just keep them roughly equal.
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees fahrenheit.
Heat a cast iron pan or other oven safe pan over medium heat.
Place your diced bacon in the pan and let it cook, stirring occasionally.
Once the bacon is about cooked, add your cubed squash, halved brussels, and dried cherries to the pan. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper to your liking.
Stir around until everything is mixed together.
Use an oven mitt and carefully transfer the pan to the oven.
Roast at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. You'll want to make sure you don't overcook the squash and brussels, so check them about every 10 minutes and stir the pan to make sure it's not mushy.