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Roasted Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Crostini

Crisp artisan crostini topped with tangy whipped goat cheese, caramelized roasted butternut squash, wild honey, and toasted pecans. The ultimate holiday appetizer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings (approx. 16-18 crostini)
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups butternut squash (peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes)
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • 2 tbsp pure clover honey (divided)
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (divided)
  • 1/2 tsp each kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 large baguette artisan French baguette (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
  • 8 oz creamy goat cheese (chèvre, softened)
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (or whole milk)
  • 1 clove garlic clove (finely grated or minced)
  • 1/3 cup pecans (roughly chopped and lightly toasted)
  • 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate arils (for garnish)
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt (Maldon, for finishing)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toss diced butternut squash with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon fresh thyme. Spread into an even single layer.
  3. Roast for 22 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until fork-tender with caramelized golden edges.
  4. In a food processor, blend goat cheese, heavy cream, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt until light, creamy, and spreadable (1-2 minutes).
  5. Arrange baguette rounds on a baking sheet, brush lightly with remaining olive oil, and bake at 400°F for 7-9 minutes until golden and crisp.
  6. Generously spread whipped goat cheese over each toasted crostini.
  7. Top with warm roasted butternut squash cubes, pressing gently to adhere.
  8. Sprinkle with toasted chopped pecans and pomegranate arils. Drizzle remaining tablespoon of honey, scatter fresh thyme leaves and flaky sea salt, and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3400IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1.1mg

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