Cheesy Bacon Butternut Squash

INGREDIENTS

2 lb. butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1" pieces

2 tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp. chopped thyme

 kosher salt

 Freshly ground black pepper

1/2 lb. bacon, chopped

 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

First, preheat oven to to 425°. In a large ovenproof skillet (or in a large baking dish), toss butternut squash with olive oil, garlic and thyme. Season with salt and pepper, then scatter bacon on top.

Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the squash is tender and the bacon is cooked through.

Remove skillet from oven and top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

Garnish with parsley and serve warm.