BUTTERNUT SQUASH, RICOTTA, AND SAGE CROSTINI

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Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Sage Crostini image

This one's got it all: bright fall colors and sweet-savory appeal.

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Ricotta     Butternut Squash     Fall     Shower     Sage     Party     Bon Appétit     Hors D'Oeuvre     Wedding     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 4 cups)
3 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling
1 1/2 teaspoons (packed) light brown sugar
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
24 fresh sage leaves
3/4 cup fresh ricotta
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
12 3/8"-thick baguette slices, toasted
Fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash, 2 tablespoons oil, and sugar in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast, tossing occasionally, until squash is golden and tender, 25-30 minutes. Let cool on sheet.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add sage; cook until edges begin to curl and turn dark green, 1-2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer to paper towels to drain. Mix ricotta and lemon zest in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Butternut squash, sage leaves, and ricotta can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill squash. Store sage airtight at room temperature. Cover and chill ricotta mixture. Bring squash to room temperature before serving.
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta mixture on each baguette slice. Top each with a few squash cubes. Drizzle crostini with lemon juice and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top crostini with 2 fried sage leaves each.

George Asare
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These crostini are a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. They're also a delicious and easy appetizer.


Bianca Westphal
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed these crostini. The ricotta and sage helped to balance out the flavor of the squash.


Sarah Mulenga
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I made these crostini for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Tauriq May
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These crostini are so good! I love the combination of butternut squash, ricotta, and sage.


Rohan Sarki
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The butternut squash was a little undercooked for my taste, but overall the crostini were very good.


Atif Naeem
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I love this recipe! The crostini are always a hit at parties.


Sabu Mgr
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The crostini were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Siddique Bloch
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These were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit.


Jacqvius Praylow
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I thought the crostini were a bit bland. I added some salt and pepper to taste, which helped a lot.


Tanya Barnes
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The recipe was easy to follow and the crostini turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jack Moatshe
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These crostini were a little too oily for my taste.


Danie Kraftt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crostini turned out perfect. The butternut squash was roasted to perfection and the ricotta and sage filling was creamy and flavorful.


Ale Jacob
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Love this recipe! The combination of flavors is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Angel Dawson
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer or snack. The crostini are crispy and flavorful, and the butternut squash and ricotta filling is creamy and delicious.


Asubiojo Babatunde David
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The butternut squash was a little bland for my taste, but the ricotta and sage made up for it.


Akay i ug
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Easy and delicious! I used a store-bought baguette and it turned out great. Definitely making this again.


Khalique Dino Junejo
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Butternut squash and ricotta crostini were a hit! The flavors of the roasted squash, creamy ricotta, and crispy sage complemented each other perfectly.