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Butternut Squash Bruschetta

Sheri (When the Kids Go To Bed)

Looking for a delicious appetizer to make for Thanksgiving? This one ticks all my boxes; EASY, flavorful, crowd-pleaser. Nothing says Fall like squash. This recipe screams fall. It has the sweetness of the squash, the savoryness of the thyme, and the tartness that can only come from goat cheese all married together for the perfect bite.

Ingredients
  • A small French baguette (or pre-cut crostini)
  • 2 cups diced butternut squash (small pieces, approximately 1cm)
  • Half a red onion thinly sliced
  • goat cheese
  • olive oil
  • thyme
  • salt & pepper
Instructions
  • Pre-heat oven to 400ºF
  • Toss butternut squash in olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Toss around halfway through. You want to make sure they get those brown caramelized bits on them.
  • Slice baguette to half-inch slices and brush with olive. Place on cookie sheet and bake for approximately 7 minutes, until they get a little toasty.

  • While everything is cooking, sauté the onion in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • When squash is done roasting, put it into the pan with the onions and sauté for a few more minutes.
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes.
  • Assembly time! Place a spoonful of the squash and onion mixture on each slice of toast then sprinkle with goat cheese.

  • Optional: for an added layer of flavor, cook onion with pancetta or bacon.

It’s such a simple recipe, even for a novice. They look all fancy, but it is simply just roasting and toasting. I hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think.

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Butternut Squash Bruschetta

A twist on bruschetta full with savory Fall flavor.

Course Appetizer
Keyword appetizer, squash, butternut squash, easy, recipe, savory, simple, thanksgiving, vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 8 people
Author Sheri (When the Kids Go To Bed)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Diced butternut squash (1cm cubes)
  • 1 half Red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 loaf Small French baguette
  • 2 tbsp Goat cheese
  • olive, salt, pepper, and thyme

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.

  2. Toss butternut squash in olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with thyme, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes. Toss around halfway through. You want to make sure they get those brown caramelized bits on them.

  3. Slice baguette to half-inch slices and brush with olive. Place on cookie sheet and bake for approximately 7 minutes, until they get a little toasty.

  4. While everything is cooking, sauté the onion in a pan with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

  5. When squash is done roasting, put it into the pan with the onions and sauté for a few more minutes.

  6. Let it cool for 5 minutes.

  7. Assembly time! Place a spoonful of the squash and onion mixture on each slice of toast then sprinkle with goat cheese.

Recipe Notes

Optional: For another layer of flavor, cook onions with pancetta or bacon.