Butternut Squash and Sage Pockets (Easy Fall Appetizer)

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I fell in love with butternut squash soup at Panera and started making it at home, and then I started growing butternut squash in the garden too! These butternut squash and sage pockets are like little fall empanadas: creamy squash, cream cheese, gouda and sage folded into flaky crescent dough. They were a huge hit with my family and make a perfect Thanksgiving appetizer.

Tips

• Save time: use 3 cups of pre-cut squash from the produce section.
• Fresh or dried sage: use 2 tablespoons fresh, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried.
• Seal well by pressing the edges with a fork.
• Make ahead: make the filling a day early and assemble before baking.

Mandie

Butternut Squash and Sage Pockets

Flaky crescent pockets filled with roasted butternut squash, cream cheese, gouda and sage.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins

Servings: 16 pockets

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 medium butternut squash peeled and cubed (about 3 cups)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 3 oz gouda shredded
• 2 tsp dried sage or 2 tbsp fresh, chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cans refrigerated crescent dough (8 oz each)
• 2 tbsp butter melted

Method

 

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Toss the squash with olive oil, cover with foil and roast 25 to 30 minutes until very soft. Cool slightly.
2. Mash the squash with the cream cheese, gouda, sage, garlic, nutmeg and salt.
3. Unroll the dough and separate into rectangles (press seams together). Cut each in half to make squares.
4. Place a spoonful of filling on each, fold over and seal the edges with a fork.
5. Brush with melted butter and bake 12 to 15 minutes until golden.

FAQ

Can I freeze these?

Yes. Freeze unbaked pockets on a tray, then bag them. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes.

What can I use instead of gouda?

Smoked gouda, Gruyère or mozzarella.

Can I use puff pastry?

Yes. Bake at 400°F until puffed and golden.

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