Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese
This seasonal and super savory Butternut Squash Crostini with Whipped Goat Cheese is the perfect holiday appetizer or party snack.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 Servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut, buttercup or squash (1 lb)
- 1 loaf (20-inch) baguette French bread, cut into 1/2-inch slices
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened (from 8 ounce package)
- 3 tablespoons whipping cream
- Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Peel the squash, cut it in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut the squash into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Place sliced bread on ungreased cookie sheets; lightly brush with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Cool completely.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix squash, onion and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Spread on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes; stir. Bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until browned and tender.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat goat cheese, cream cheese and whipping cream with mixer on high speed until smooth. Spread goat cheese mixture on top of each baguette slice and top with squash mixture. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 171mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 17mg