Butternut Squash Caprese Skewers

Looking for a fun and creative appetizer to bring to any party? It’s not only unique, but the paring of basil, mozzarella, and butternut squash is absolutely delicious! The most time consuming part is peeling and baking the squash, but that part can be done ahead of time, as you want to make sure it has fully cooled before stacking with the cheese and basil. You can also serve it in medallions, but on a skewer not only turns it into a finger food, but also reduces the amount of squash you’ll need to make it look presentable.

Just make sure the squares are about an inch-by-inch square so it’s thick enough to puncture with a skewer or the squash will break in half. Serve as a single stack or double up for a more filling serving!

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices

Approximately 15-20 basil leaves (depending on the size of the squash)

15-20 balls of mozzarella

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon pepper

Toss cut butternut squash with oil, salt, and pepper.

Bake at 400 degrees for 20-30 minutes, turning twice, or until soft.

Let cool (approximately 20 minutes).

Stack squash, basil, and cheese on a skewer.