Butternut Squash & Prosciutto Crostini
Butternut squash is a quintessential fall ingredient. This popular squash is widely available and is sweet, tender, and delicious, especially when combined with prosciutto, sage, and Boursin Cheese. Enjoy these Butternut Squash & Prosciutto Crostini as a unique fall or Thanksgiving appetizer!
Ingredients
For the Crostini:
- 1 baguette cut into 1-cm thick slices
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Topping:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cut into 1.5 to 2-centimetre cubes
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fresh sage leaves roughly chopped, with extra for garnish
- 4 slices prosciutto
- 1 package Boursin Herb & Garlic cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking trays with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the butternut squash cubes on one of the parchment-lined baking trays and drizzle with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss to combine, then arrange the cubes in a single layer. Roast in the centre of the oven for 25 minutes. At this point, the squash will almost be fully cooked.
- Remove the squash from the oven. Sprinkle the chopped sage over the butternut squash and then lay the sliced prosciutto over the butternut squash in an even layer. Return the tray to the oven and bake for 3 to 4 minutes, until the prosciutto is crisp. Remove the tray from the oven, flip the prosciutto over to crisp the other side of the prosciutto, then return the tray to the oven and bake for another 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the prosciutto and squash cool slightly while you make the crostini. Once the prosciutto is cooled, break into small pieces.
- To make the crostini, arrange the sliced baguette in an even layer on the baking tray. Brush both sides of the slices with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking, or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- To assemble the crostini, spread 1 tablespoon of the Boursin Herb & Garlic cheese onto a crostino. Top with the roasted butternut squash and a sprinkle of crispy prosciutto. Repeat for the rest of the crostino. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 203mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5317IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg
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