Butternut Squash Crostini
- 4 thin slices pancetta
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 8 sage leaves
- 2 cups diced peeled butternut squash
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 8 baguette slices, toasted
- Cook the pancetta in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning once, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, then break each piece in half.
- Add the olive oil to the skillet.
- Add the sage and fry until crisp, about 20 seconds.
- Remove the sage with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon oil from the skillet.
- Increase the heat under the skillet to high.
- Add the squash and season with salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook 1 more minute, then stir in the vinegar and honey.
- Spoon the squash mixture onto the baguette slices; top with the fried pancetta and sage.
- Photograph by Anna Williams
thin slices pancetta, extravirgin olive oil, sage, butternut squash, kosher salt, garlic, red pepper, sherry vinegar, honey, baguette
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/butternut-squash-crostini-recipe.html (may not work)