Maple, Fennel & Squash Bites Recipe

Name: Maple, Fennel & Squash Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 cups finely cubed peeled butternut squash; 6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided; 1 fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; Minced fresh thyme, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups finely cubed peeled butternut squash
6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
1 fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Minced fresh thyme, optional

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add squash and 3 tablespoons maple syrup; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender and caramelized. Remove squash; heat remaining butter in skillet. Add fennel and remaining maple syrup; cook and stir 6-8 minutes until tender and caramelized. Return squash to skillet; stir in salt. Remove from heat; refrigerate until cool.
2
Unfold puff pastry sheets. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Cut each pastry sheet into 12 pieces; place on parchment paper-lined
3
. Spoon 1 tablespoon fennel mixture onto center of each piece. Sprinkle with cheese and bacon. Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown, rotating
4
halfway through cooking. If desired, top with fresh thyme leaves.

1584

kcal

Calories

149

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 cups finely cubed peeled butternut squash, 6 tablespoons maple syrup, divided, 1 fennel bulb, quartered and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Maple, Fennel & Squash Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Maple, Fennel & Squash Bites

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