Put these Kabocha Squash Crostini on your list of appetizers to make for the holiday season.
Kabocha Squash Crostini
Makes about 30
Ingredients
- 1 (2½- to 3-pound) Kabocha squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- 1 baguette, sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds
- 1 (4-ounce) log goat cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- Garnish: chopped dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, toss together squash, 2 tablespoons oil, Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Spread into an even layer on one prepared sheet.
- Bake until squash is tender and browned on edges, about 25 minutes.
- On second prepared sheet, place bread rounds in an even layer. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1 teaspoon pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Using a pastry brush, brush oil mixture on top of bread rounds.
- Bake until light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, combine squash mixture and goat cheese until just smooth. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and heavy whipping cream. Dollop 1 tablespoon squash purée on each crostini. Drizzle with sour cream mixture. Garnish with dried cranberries, if desired.
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