Bacon Acorn Squash Patties

Ingredients

• 1 large acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
• 4-6 strips bacon, diced
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut flour
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut your squash in half and place your squash open side, face down on a baking sheet.
3. Roast your squash for 25-30 minutes.
4. Once your squash is soft when you poke its skin, remove it from the oven to cool.
5. Then cook your bacon in a medium pan until cooked through, and place on a paper towel to soak up the excess fat.
6. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in your pan after your bacon in done cooking.
7. Scoop out your acorn squash into a bowl and add your bacon, eggs, coconut flour, and salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly until eggs are broken up completely.
8. Use a spoon to scoop out a large spoonful of mixture and add to your hot bacon fat pan.
9. Cook each patty for 3-5 minutes then use a spatula to flip it over and press down and cook for another 3-5 minutes.
10. You just want to create a crust on each side of the patty.
11. Repeat.
12. Serve with your favorite protein.
13. Makes 4-8 patties.