Acorn Squash, Apple & Cheese Melts

Name: Acorn Squash, Apple & Cheese Melts
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: ½ small acorn squash, seeded; 2 tsp. olive oil; 24 TRISCUIT Crackers; 3 oz. Havarti cheese, cut into 24 slices; 1 Gala apple, cut into 24 slices; 2 Tbsp. maple syrup; 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley

Fall flavors come together on a TRISCUIT Cracker in these bite size stacks of melted cheese, apples slices, acorn squash and a drizzle of maple syrup.

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These delicious appetizers are not only a smart choice but they also feature some of the best flavors of Fall. Enjoy!

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Makes 8 servings, 3 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

½ small acorn squash, seeded
2 tsp. olive oil
24 TRISCUIT Crackers
3 oz. Havarti cheese, cut into 24 slices
1 Gala apple, cut into 24 slices
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Heat oven to 425°F.

Cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Brush oil evenly onto both sides of squash slices; place in single layer on rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.

Bake 12 to 13 min. on each side or until squash slices are tender and golden brown on both sides. Transfer to plate; cool slightly.

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Top crackers with cheese; place on baking sheet. Bake 3 to 5 min. or until cheese is melted.

Meanwhile, remove and discard peels from squash slices. Cut squash into 24 (1-inch) pieces.

Top crackers with apples and squash; drizzle with syrup. Sprinkle with parsley.

Recipe Tips

Special Extra
Sprinkle squash slices with garlic pepper seasoning before baking as directed.
Substitute
Prepare using your favorite variety of winter squash, such as pumpkin or butternut squash and/or prepare using Muenster or Gouda cheese.
Substitute
Prepare using maple-flavored or pancake syrup. Or, substitute agave syrup or honey for the maple syrup.

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