Crispy Butternut Squash Bites With Hot Honey Feta Drizzle
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Crispy butternut squash bites coated in breadcrumbs, fried or baked to golden perfection, and finished with a spicy-sweet hot honey feta drizzle. Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these bites combine crunch, creaminess, and a hint of heat for a dish that feels indulgent yet wholesome.
- Prep time
- 15 minutes
- Cook time
- 35 minutes
- Total time
- 50 minutes
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 300 g) 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml) 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g) 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g) Salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste For Breading 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour (120 g) 2 large eggs 1 cup (240 ml) breadcrumbs (100 g) For Hot Honey Feta Drizzle ¼ cup (60 ml) crumbled feta cheese (40 g) 3 tablespoons honey (45 ml) 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (2 g) For Garnish 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (8 g)Instructions
- Roast the Squash: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss cubed butternut squash with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 25–30 minutes, or until tender and slightly crisp.
- Cool and Bread: Allow roasted squash to cool slightly. Prepare three shallow bowls for breading flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Squash: Dredge each cube in flour, dip into eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so it adheres evenly.
- Cook the Bites: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cubes in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Hot Honey Feta Drizzle: In a small saucepan, heat honey and crushed red pepper flakes for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in crumbled feta until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Arrange bites on a platter. Drizzle with the warm honey-feta sauce and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Tips & Variations – Double coat in egg and breadcrumbs for extra crunch. – To bake instead of fry, cook at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes, flipping halfway. – Substitute panko for more texture. – Store sauce and bites separately to keep crispy.Nutrition
- Calories
- 350
- Fat
- 14 g
- Saturated fat
- 5 g
- Sugar
- 9 g
- Sodium
- 420 mg
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fiber
- 4 g