Maple Butternut Squash Crostini with Mushrooms: A Cozy Treat
Enjoy the comforting flavors of maple butternut squash topped with sautéed mushrooms on crispy crostini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 8 slices baguette
- 1/2 cup goat cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel and cube the butternut squash, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and spread on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a pan, sauté sliced mushrooms in a bit of olive oil until golden brown, then add maple syrup and cook for an additional minute.
- Toast the baguette slices in the oven until lightly crispy.
- Assemble the crostini by topping each slice with roasted squash, sautéed mushrooms, goat cheese, and fresh thyme.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute goat cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- These crostini can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 crostini
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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