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Skillet Squash Bites with brown sugar and bourbon

This American Comfort Bites leans on brown sugar and bourbon to do the heavy lifting. We roast the Squash for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.8 from 3,719 cooks
Prep12 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Skillet Squash Bites with brown sugar and bourbon
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and bourbon elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and roast until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the buttermilk and the rest of the brown sugar and bourbon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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