Squash Butter Crostini With Blue Cheese, Celery, And Bacon
- 8 cups butternut squash
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 to 2 ounces blue cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 1/2 cup celery hearts, sliced thin
- 1 baguette, cut into half-inch slices (about 36 pieces)
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Preheat oven to 400u0b0 F
- Combine squash, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Make sure all of the squash is coated in the oil. Transfer to a cookie sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the edges of the squash start to brown. Set aside.
- While the squash is cooking, start the bacon in a cold pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 7 to 10 minutes until bacon is crispy and the fat has rendered. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. (I like to have bacon grease on hand, so I save it in the fridge for other recipes instead of throwing it out.)
- In a food processor, combine roasted squash, blue cheese, and butter. Process until smooth. Check for seasoning and adjust as needed. Set aside.
- Place the slices of bread on a cookie sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil on high for 3 to 5 minutes, until toasted.
- To assemble the crostini, spread each piece of toasted bread with about a tablespoon of the squash mixture. Top with a bit of bacon, then garnish with the celery and parsley.
- Notes:rnThe pre-cut butternut squash found in grocery stores during the holiday season can be a great time saver if you want to spend a few extra bucks.rnrnYou may end up with some extra squash mixture when all is said and done. It would make a great, easy soup if you added a cup or so of chicken stock.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/25287-squash-butter-crostini-with-blue-cheese-celery-and-bacon (may not work)