Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer is a gluten-free fall and holiday appetizer made with a soft cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze!

Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

The simplest things remind us of our blessings, like friends around the table, a big pot of soup, and even sitting next to a fire and enjoying a yummy appetizer.

Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

This Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer is perfect for fall and November, and great to bring to a party! You may also love this popular Roasted Butternut Arugula Crostini recipe or this savory Panna Cotta Basil Appetizer Recipe.

BEST Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

The butternut doesn’t have to be hot, it can be cool, and even made ahead of time.

Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer - raw

How to roast butternut squash

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Drizzle butternut squash with olive oil; lightly salt.
  • Arrange squash on a baking sheet (I line with parchment paper for easy clean up).
  • Roast until squash is tender and lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

You can also follow my friend Sommer’s Roasted Butternut Squash recipe.

Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer with pears and carrots

Cooking with rosemary

I love to cook with rosemary this time of year. It’s the herb of friendship, a fragrant, evergreen scent that is so delicious, with so many health benefits, too.

They say rosemary boosts the memory and immunity, it improves your mood, and it relieves pain.

So a sprinkle on an appetizer is alright by me :)

Tasty Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

It’s fun to have an appetizer party, too, where everyone brings an appetizer for dinner.

Warm and welcoming, the host provides the drinks, and everyone brings their favorite bite.

No fussy or formal setting, just sit around the table and dig in!

Here’s the theme: We have food to share, let’s sit around and enjoy it.

Give thanks, with no other expectations.

ENJOY!

Easy Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

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Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Yield: 6 -8
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Ingredients
 

  • 12 oz butternut squash, cut into small pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • 3 endive, leaves removed
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2-3 ounces Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs Gournay Cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Place the butternut squash on a small cookie sheet, lined with parchment paper.
  • Drizzle with olive oil; salt.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until squash is tender.
  • Remove the endive leaves from the bulb; lay on a plate. Spread about 1 tsp. of Boursin on the leaves.
  • Place 3-4 small pieces of roasted butternut on the leaves.
  • Arrange on a platter; drizzle with balsamic glaze.
  • Sprinkle with finely chopped rosemary and serve!
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
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More butternut recipes: Foil-Wrapped Grilled (or Baked) Butternut Squash with Sage [Kalyn’s Kitchen], and Creamy Butternut Squash Soup [RE].

Roasted Butternut Squash Endive Appetizer Recipe