Sweet roasted butternut squash rounds with creamy melted brie and tart sweet & juicy pomegranate seeds, this simple three-ingredient recipe makes a stunning, impressive appetizer. Press a few chopped, roasted pistachios on top as well for an extra layer of crunch and color.

Or, in place of the pomegranate seeds, top them with a dollop of your favorite homemade cranberry sauce and candied walnuts. Whatever you choose for a topping, the butternut/brie pairing provides a delicious base to start from.

Plus if you scroll to the bottom of the post, I also included 14 more fabulous butternut squash recipes. Because, you know, you can never have too many butternut squash recipes, right?

My parents always plant lots of squash and pumpkins so we are never wanting for squash in my family. Even though the crop was smaller than usual this year, I still have way more than enough. One day I looked at my butternuts. And I noticed a smaller one where the neck was just the right size to make butternut bites. And I found goat’s milk brie at Aldi. Normally I’m not a big fan of brie. BUT I’m always enticed by those melted brie appetizers. So THIS I couldn’t resist. I just HAD to melt some brie on my butternut.

If your butternut has a wider neck, just cut the rounds into quarters. Or make bigger side-dish sized butternut rounds.

Simplicity for the Holidays

Even though I’m definitely guilty of going over the top when it comes to food for the holidays, lately I opt for simplicity. Sometimes a few simple ingredients can really steal the show. That’s what I was going for here.

Make sure you have a good butternut squash to start with. Because when you’re focusing on a few simple ingredients, you want to make sure you choose well. Find a butternut that is ripe and sweet. You can look for tips for choosing your squash here.

And let’s not forget the pomegranate! I found an excellent post to help you pick the best pomegranate too. Because we all want that gorgeous vibrant red bejeweled look and the burst of juicy tart/sweet, right?

Butternut Brie Bites: an easy, festive holiday appetizer

Author: Ann
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 35 min
Yield: depends on the squash
Category: Appetizer
Method: Roasted
Cuisine: French
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Roasted butternut squash topped with creamy melted brie cheese and sweet juicy pomegranate arils.

Ingredients

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1 butternut squash
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt & pepper
A round of brie cheese
For topping: fresh pomegranate seeds and/or chopped pistachios, cranberry sauce and candied walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with silicon baking mat or spray lightly with cooking spray.
Peel the butternut squash and cut the neck of the squash into 1/2-inch slices. If your squash is large, you might want to cut the rounds into halves or quarters. Save the bowl of the butternut for other uses.
Brush both sides of the squash rounds with olive oil and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
Set the squash on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, until tender. While the squash is cooking, cut small wedges of brie from the round, one small wedge per bite.
Put one small brie wedge on each roasted squash bit and set back into the oven briefly to melt the cheese.
Top with fresh pomegranate seeds and (if desired) chopped pistachio. Or put a bit of cranberry sauce and a candied walnut on each slice. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Notes

You can try sprinkling the squash with seasonings if you like. I tried garlic and sage, but decided I liked it better without the extra seasonings.

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Keywords: Butternut, Brie, Cheese, Pomegranate, Appetizer, Easy

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Looking for more Butternut Squash recipes?

You are in luck, my foodie friends! I adore butternut squash probably above and beyond all other winter squash. Although it depends on the year. Sometimes the butternuts are so much sweeter than the pumpkins and delicata. And other years it flips. Scroll down below the gallery to get the links to all these fabulous recipes!