Best Keto Bacon Wrapped Winter Squash with Spicy Dip
How to Make It
Step 1
Carefully peel the skin from the winter squash. You will need a strong peeler capable of the task. Cut the squash in half with a sharp kitchen knife. Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds. Dice the squash into 1/2-inch thick slices. Set aside. Optional: Reserve the seeds to make a crunchy snack. You can clean the flesh from the seeds, drizzle with olive oil and salt, spread evenly on a baking tray, and roast for 20 minutes at 180C/350F until crisp.
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Prepare a baking tray with baking paper. Set aside. Place the winter squash slices in a large bowl. Add the olive oil, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Toss to coat.
Step 3
Wrap each rasher of bacon around each squash slice. You can cut the squash slices and bacon in half for smaller bite-sized chunks or keep them whole. Place them on the prepared baking tray.
Step 4
Roast in the center of the oven for 30 minutes or until the winter squash is soft and the bacon crisp.
Step 5
Made the dipping sauce. Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, cayenne pepper, chipotle chili powder (or paste), garlic powder, ground black pepper, and apple cider vinegar to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 6
Plate up and serve with the dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- Bacon, pork – 200 g
- Squash Winter All Types Raw – 500 g
- Smoked / Sweet Paprika – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
- Mayonnaise, store bought – 50 g
- Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat – 50 g
- Cayenne – 0.5 tsp
- McCormick Chipotle Chilli Pepper Powder – 0.5 tsp
- Garlic, powder – 0.5 tsp
- Black pepper, ground – 0.25 tsp
- Cider vinegar – 1 tsp