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Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Goat Cheese Crostini
Tender butternut squash and bright cranberries top off tangy goat cheese in this perfect holiday appetizer.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 & 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 inch sourdough baguette thinly sliced (1/4” pieces)
- 3 ounces goat cheese softened
For the topping:
- 1 & 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 & 1/2 cups butternut squash 3/4 inch cubes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- 2 & 1/2 tablespoons thyme minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by chopping the butternut squash. See tutorial below.
- Preheat oven to 375 F. Set out the goat cheese to soften. Slice the baguette thinly. (Quick tip: if you're baguette is stale, wrap it in a damp tea towel and microwave for 5-15 seconds. Works like a charm.)
- Use a pastry brush to coat each side of the sliced baguette pieces with the 2 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, flip each sourdough, and continue to bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Don't worry if they have not browned. Remove from oven and set aside.
- For topping: Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons oil into a large, heavy bottom skillet, and place over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add squash and continue to sauté for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 tablespoons of thyme and stir together.
- Cook mixture for 5 minutes, then add cranberries. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Cook for another 4 to 10 minutes, or until squash is fork tender. (If the squash is chopped large, it will take longer.)
- To assemble: Spread some goat cheese onto each crostini and top with a spoonful or two of the squash mixture, pressing it in slightly to make it stick. Sprinkle with remaining thyme and serve!
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Notes
- Source: Spoon Fork Bacon
Nutrition Information
Serving
1slice
Calories
131kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3004IU
(60%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
40mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3004IU | 60% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.