Butternut Squash Bites

By: Krolls Korner

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Updated: 05/13/2020

Creating this Butternut Squash Appetizer

Mini phyllo cups are so versatile come ready to fill with sweet or savory ingredients! Try savory fillings like this butternut squash or something sweet such as yogurt with berries & honey.

I chose to fill this butternut squash appetizer with a cheesy butternut squash mixture. The sage and butternut squash marriage is perfect!

These phyllo (fillo) cups are only 20 calories per 2 cups and 4g carbs so they make for a great appetizer that won’t leave you feeling stuffed.

I topped them with a pumpkin seed and it adds a nice crunch to the butternut squash bite! 

Ingredients needed for Butternut Squash Bites

You only need 7 ingredients to make this festive appetizer and you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand!

• Butternut Squash: I use frozen to ease, but fresh works too! Butternut Squash is a great source of Vitamin A and it’s a delicious winter squash. Plus, enjoying seasonal produce guarantees you take in a wide variety of nutrients that may promote good health!
• Mini Pyhllo (fillo) Dough Shells: You can find these in the freezer isle of your local grocery store. They have light, flaky layers of dough and are fast, versatile and easy to use.
• Butter & White onion: The onions will get sautéed in the butter and then mixed into the butternut squash!
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: I love the flavor sharp cheddar cheese lends to this recipe.
• “Sharp” is the term that indicates how cheddar changes in flavor and texture as it ages; sharp 6 to 9 months.
• Sage: Sage and butternut squash are made for each other. The earthiness of sage pairs perfectly with butternut squash!
• Pumpkin Seeds: A great source of potassium and a perfect way to garnish this appetizer.
• Salt & Pepper

How to make this butternut squash appetizer:

1. Heat oven to 375° F. Set phyllo shells on a baking sheet. Then, microwave frozen butternut squash as directed on package.
2. In a medium sized skillet, melt butter and sauté onion for ~5 minutes on medium heat. Stirring occasionally. Onion should become near translucent. In a medium bowl, mash the butternut squash using a potato masher. Then stir in the cooked onions, cheese, sage, and seasonings until nicely incorporated.
3. Spoon mixture into phyllo shells and bake for 8 minutes. Top with pumpkin seeds and serve warm!

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30 Minute Butternut Squash Bites

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 8 minutes mins

Total: 25 minutes mins

Servings: 15 bites

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 package frozen mini phyllo dough shells (15 shells)
• ▢ 1, 10 oz. bag of frozen butternut squash
• ▢ 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• ▢ 1/4 medium white onion, finely diced
• ▢ 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• ▢ 2 tsp. fresh sage, chopped
• ▢ salt and pepper to taste
• ▢ 1/4 tsp. red pepper chili flakes
• ▢ pumpkin seeds for garnish

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Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange phyllo shells on an un-greased cookie sheet. Then, microwave frozen butternut squash as directed on package. Drain any liquid from the squash and set aside.
• In a medium sized skillet, melt butter and sauté the onion for ~5 minutes on medium heat. Stirring occasionally. Onion should become near translucent.
• In a medium bowl, mash the butternut squash using a potato masher until somewhat smooth. Then stir in the onions, cheese, sage, and seasonings until nicely incorporated.
• Spoon mixture into phyllo shells and bake for 8 minutes. Top with pumpkin seeds and serve warm!

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Notes

These are best if eaten the same day. Leftovers the next day will be soggy. To make in advance, make the filling and keep separate from the phyllo shells. 

If you would like the butternut squash filling to be smoother, puree it in a food processor or use an immersion blender to smooth out the filling prior to baking.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1bite, Calories: 75kcal (4%)

© Author: Tawnie Graham of Kroll’s Korner