Butternut Squash and Bacon Crostini
A delicious appetizer featuring roasted butternut squash, crispy bacon, creamy cheese, and herbs served on toasted baguette slices. Perfect for parties or holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Knife and cutting board
- Skillet or frying pan
- Oven
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 medium baguette sliced into ½-inch slices
- 2 cups butternut squash peeled and diced
- 6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup ricotta cheese or goat cheese
- 2 tbsp honey optional, for drizzling
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place diced butternut squash on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and thyme. Roast for 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then crumble into pieces.
- Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and lightly toast in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Spread ricotta (or goat cheese) onto each toasted slice.
- Top with roasted butternut squash and crispy bacon.
- Drizzle lightly with honey for sweetness (optional).
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per serving, approx. 2 crostini):
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 6g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 260mg