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A plate of roasted sweet potatoes with pecans on it.
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Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Cubed butternut squash and sweet potatoes roasted with a brown and pecan streusel makes a great side dish for the holidays or any time of year!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Budget Frugal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 548kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups potatoes peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1.25 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • ¼ cup pecans roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted cold
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel and chop the butternut squash and sweet potatoes. Place in a medium bowl.
  • Add olive oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.
  • Pour the butternut and sweet potato cubes onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fork tender.
  • While it’s baking, mix cold butter and flour in a small bowl with a fork until it is coarse crumbs.
  • Mix in brown sugar and pecans.
  • Sprinkle the pecan topping over the cooked squash and potatoes.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve as a side with your favorite protein.

Nutrition

Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 693mg | Potassium: 1458mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 15246IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg