Acorn Squash Crostini with Crispy Bacon and Sage

Name: Acorn Squash Crostini with Crispy Bacon and Sage
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 15
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 680 grams large acorn squash, halved, seeds scooped out; 227 grams bacon, roughly chopped; 1 baguette, thinly sliced on the bias; 15 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 4 Tbsps butter; 15 servings Kosher salt; 30 sage leaves; 59 milliliters whole milk

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Acorn Squash Crostini with Crispy Bacon and Sage Head to the store and pick up acorn squash, sage leaves, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 2 hours.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

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Place squash in parchment-lined baking pan. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in microwave and brush squash thoroughly, pouring any extra into squash cavity.

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Butter

Squash

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Baking Pan

Microwave

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Bake for 30-40 minutes, until the squash halves are easily pierced with knife.

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Squash

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Knife

Cool until easy to handle. Scoop out flesh and transfer to food processor.

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Add milk and process until smooth. Taste for salt, adding more as necessary. Set aside (this can be done up to 2 days in advance).

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Milk

Salt

Meanwhile, place bacon and sage in baking pan and toss with small drizzle of olive oil. Season lightly with some salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Olive Oil

Bacon

Sage

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Bake for 15-20 minutes, until bacon has rendered all its fat, and sage is dark and crispy. Set aside.

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Bacon

Sage

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Arrange bread slices on a baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until crusty, but not browned.

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Olive Oil

Bread

Toast

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In medium frying pan over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. When butter has melted and is slightly foamy, give it a stir. Continue cooking until light golden brown, about 1 minute longer, then immediately add squash puree and stir to combine.

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Butter

Squash

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