Buttered nut squash recipe with bacon and pecan brown butter dressing

Bon Appetit published a recipe for a buttered nut squash featuring a dressing made with lemon, brown butter, and bacon. The dish uses tender roasted butternut squash cut into jagged pieces and seasoned with fennel seeds, kosher salt, and crushed red pepper flakes before roasting at 425°F for 30 to 35 minutes.

While the squash roasts, thick-cut bacon is cooked until mostly crisp, then combined with browned butter and pecans in the same pan. Garlic, lemon zest and juice, sage, and balsamic vinegar are added to create a flavorful dressing.

The roasted squash can be prepared up to two hours in advance and stored at room temperature. The recipe is part of Bon Appetit's Thanksgiving offerings, which include tips, menus, and inspiration for the holiday.

This dish is gluten-free and can be served as a side or part of a dinner menu, highlighting fall and winter seasonal ingredients like butternut squash and pecans.