Description
These Butternut Squash, Cranberry, and Goat Cheese Crostini are a delightful appetizer perfect for any gathering. The combination of sweet roasted squash, tangy goat cheese, and tart cranberries on crispy baguette slices creates a burst of flavors in every bite. Easy to make and impressive to serve!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Butternut Squash:
- 1 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and diced (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 6 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast squash: Toss butternut squash with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Toast baguette: Toast baguette slices in the oven until golden and crisp.
- Assemble crostini: Spread goat cheese on baguette slices, top with roasted squash, cranberries, honey, and thyme.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can make the roasted squash ahead of time and assemble the crostini just before serving.
- For added crunch, consider sprinkling chopped toasted 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: 90
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
