Description
These Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Goat Cheese Crostini are the perfect combination of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors on a crunchy slice of French baguette. This appetizer is easy to make and sure to impress your guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crostini:
- 1 French baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Topping:
- 2 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced small)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces goat cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley (optional for garnish)
- balsamic glaze for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the Crostini: Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil, and bake until golden and crisp.
- Roast the Butternut Squash: Toss diced squash with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Roast until tender and caramelized.
- Assemble the Crostini: Spread goat cheese on crostini slices, top with roasted squash, cranberries, herbs, and balsamic glaze.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can prepare the squash and toast the bread ahead of time for easy assembly before guests arrive.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
