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Butternut Squash & Cranberry & Goat Cheese Turano Crostini
Butternut Squash & Cranberry & Goat Cheese Turano Crostini
Ingredients
2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 Pane Rustico, thinly sliced (1/2" pieces)
3 to 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
topping:
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
1 1/2 cups peeled and diced butternut squash
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons minced thyme
Salt and pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Slice Pane Rustico into slices (.5 inch thick), spread a light amount of oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Bake for 5 minutes, flip each crostini, and continue to bake for an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
For topping: Pour oil into a heavy bottom skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add shallots and sauté for 2 minutes.
Add squash and continue to sauté for 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 tablespoons thyme and stir together. Season with salt and pepper.
Cook mixture for 5 minutes, add cranberries and season with salt and pepper.
Continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until squash is fork tender. Stir in remaining thyme and adjust seasonings.
To assemble: Spread a small amount of goat cheese onto each crostini and top with a spoonful or two of the squash mixture. Serve.
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