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Butternut Squash Toast

Tracy @ Next Level Baker
Squash toast layers ricotta cheese, roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions and feta on crisp bread. Depending on how you cut it, it works as a meal or an appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 33 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices sturdy bread ex. sourdough
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 16 ounces frozen* butternut squash
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red chili peppers
  • 1 teaspoon course salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon regular salt
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoons feta crumbles
  • chopped chives or micro greens

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 ℉. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line the baking sheet with a silicon mat.
  • While the oven preheats, slice the onion from root to stem into thin slices. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a small to medium saucepan over medium heat. Once the pan is hot, add the onions and stir to coat. After about 10 minutes, when the onions begin to soften and turn translucent, add 1 teaspoon of salt, stir and reduce heat to low.
  • Toss the butternut squash in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, until soft enough to mash.
  • While the squash is roasting, continue cooking the onions on low, stirring occasionally. Let them slowly caramelize until browned and very tender or until the squash is done.
  • Remove the squash from the oven and let cool slightly.
  • Lightly brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Place in the oven and toast for about 8 minutes until crisp, flipping halfway through. Remove and let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the roasted squash back to the mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
  • Assemble the squash toast by spreading about ¼ cup ricotta on each slice of toast. Top with a layer of mashed butternut squash. Then add a layer of caramelized onions. Sprinkle the feta cheese on top of the caramelized onions.
  • Serve whole or cut in half for a meal, or into quarters for an appetizer. Top with chopped chives or microgreens before serving.

Notes

*If using fresh butternut squash, the cooking time may vary. It may take less time or more time depending on how ripe the squash is. Check it first at 20 minutes, and continue roasting until it can be mashed easily. 

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