Honey-Maple Bacon-Wrapped Acorn Squash: Sweet, Savory & Oh So Cozy! 🍁🥓

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Remember that acorn squash I was planning to make for our Samhain dinner?

Well, I finally got around to making it! 😂

Sometimes things don’t quite go according to plan in Foxfire Kitchen, especially when you’ve got a whole feast going on and only so much time in the day. So the acorn squash got pushed aside for another night.

And honestly? I’m glad I waited because this turned out absolutely delicious!

I wanted something that had a little sweetness, a little savory goodness, and plenty of those cozy autumn flavors. So naturally, I grabbed some butter, honey, maple sugar crunch, and bacon.

Because let’s face it, bacon makes just about everything better! 😂

The result was a beautifully tender acorn squash with buttery, honey-maple sweetness and bacon that came out with just the right balance of softness and crispiness.

Best of all? It was incredibly easy to make!

🍁 Honey-Maple Bacon-Wrapped Acorn Squash

Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 1 hour
Oven Temperature: 350°F
Servings: 2 halves

Ingredients

• 1 medium acorn squash
• Butter, enough to coat the inside and edges
• Honey, for drizzling
• Maple sugar crunch, to taste
• Bacon slices, enough to wrap the squash halves

I didn’t measure everything precisely. Sometimes the best kitchen creations come from following your taste buds rather than measuring spoons!

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare the squash. Carefully cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds and stringy center.
3. Add the butter. Spread butter around the cut edges and inside each squash half, making sure to coat everything nicely.
4. Drizzle with honey. Pour honey over the buttered squash, allowing some to settle into the hollowed-out centers.
5. Add the maple sweetness. Sprinkle maple sugar crunch over the squash to your liking.
6. Bring on the bacon! Arrange the bacon slices around the squash halves, wrapping them so they can cook alongside the squash and add that wonderful savory flavor. I did 3 horizontal strips then I did one lengthwise for a total of 4 then turned the squash upside down on it then used toothpicks to hold the strips to the backside of the squash.
7. Bake. Place the squash halves in a baking dish and bake for approximately one hour, or until the squash is fork-tender and the bacon is cooked to your liking.
8. Serve and enjoy! Let the squash cool slightly before digging in.

How Did It Turn Out?

Oh, it was GOOD!

The squash came out super tender, to the point where I could easily scoop the flesh right out of the skin.

The butter and honey gave it a lovely richness, while the maple sugar crunch added another layer of sweetness.

And the bacon?

Perfectly soft with just enough crispiness!

That sweet-and-savory combination really brought everything together.

It was one of those simple dishes that didn’t require a whole lot of effort but tasted like something you’d want to make again.

A Few Foxfire Kitchen Notes 🦊

If you decide to give this recipe a try, here are a few things worth keeping in mind:

• Squash sizes vary. Larger acorn squash may need additional baking time. Check tenderness with a fork.
• Watch the bacon. If you prefer extra-crispy bacon, you can finish it briefly under the broiler, keeping a close eye on the honey and sugar so they don’t burn.
• Make it your own. A little cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a pinch of cayenne could be a fun addition.
• Don’t waste the seeds! Acorn squash seeds can be cleaned, seasoned, and roasted for a crunchy snack.

Better Late Than Never!

This was originally supposed to accompany our traditional Irish stew, soda bread, and apple cinnamon cake for Samhain.

But sometimes a recipe deserves its own evening in the spotlight!

And this one certainly earned it.

I love experimenting with seasonal ingredients, especially when I can turn something simple into a comforting homemade dish.

So here’s to another successful little adventure in Foxfire Kitchen!

Sweet, savory, buttery, and wrapped in bacon.

What more could a person ask for? 😂🦊🧡

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