Squash, squash, squashy squash squash. I don’t think I can ever get enough. Summer squash, winter squash, squash any time of the year. Spaghetti squash, acorn squash, pumpkin, butternut squash…should I continue??? I could be going overboard at this point.
I didn’t eat a lot of butternut squash as a kid, but have grown to love it in adulthood. I adore the sweet flavor and the bright orange color. Simply roasting it in the oven and topping it with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon is a treat…but I wanted to take it to another level with my dish today. I’ve had a hankering for a panini for a while now, and this seemed like the perfect opportunity to utilize my beloved butternut in a new way.
This sandwich is crunchy, smooth, melty, savory, and sweet all at the same time. It even won Justin over (who was skeptical about putting butternut squash puree in a sandwich). I am quite sure this recipe will be used over again…it was certainly a winner in our home! It is a great sandwich to whip up if you have leftover butternut squash from a dinner, which was the case with me! I had roasted a whole butternut, but Justin and I didn’t manage to eat the entire squash in one sitting. With only a few small scoops remaining, it was the perfect amount for my sandwich filling. Score!
Not that I’m surprised by this, but I also have to mention the brie…yeah. Putting the oh so melty and creamy brie inside a grilled cheese/panini is seriously an awesome choice in my book. I juuuuust might have to utilize some for a Thanksgiving leftover panini – what do you think?
Do you have a favorite grilled cheese/panini ingredient combination?
Butternut Squash and Bacon Grilled Cheese
***makes 1 sandwich***
Ingredients
2 slices sourdough sandwich bread
3-4 tbsp roasted butternut squash puree
1/8 lb brie cheese, sliced
3 slices cooked bacon
1 tbsp butter, for outside of bread
Instructions
1. Lay two slices of bread on a clean working surface. Spread the butternut squash puree on one side of one slice of bread, about 1/4 inch thick. Top the butternut squash with bacon and brie slices.
2. Place the second bread slice on top to create a sandwich. Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the top piece of bread.
3. Place the sandwich on a panini press or George Foreman grill, with the buttered slice down on the press. Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of the top piece of bread now face up on the grill. Close the press and cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted (about 4 minutes).
4. Remove sandwich from press, slice in half, and serve. Enjoy!
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Make sure you check out the other squash recipes from the Sunday Supper crew!
Breakfasts and Breads
- Maple Butternut Squash Donuts from Mess Makes Food
- Pumpkin Sweet Rolls from Basic N Delicious
- Vegan Pumpkin Scones with Maple Nutmeg Icing from Killer Bunnies, Inc
Appetizers, Starters, and Condiments
- Butternut Squash and Couscous Patties-Indian Inspired from Soni’s Food
- Pumpkin Hummus with Spiced Lamb from girlichef
- Quick Pumpkin Butter from Shockingly Delicious
Soups, Sandwiches, and Salads
- Black Bean and Butternut Squash Chili from Supper for a Steal
- Black Bean Pumpkin Soup from What Smells So Good?
- Butternut Squash and Bacon Grilled Cheese from Ruffles & Truffles
- Butternut Squash Soup from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Hearty Quinoa Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash from Citronlimette
- Roasted Buttercup Squash and Black Bean Soup (Dairy free) from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Vegetable Soup from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Roasted Squash and Mexican Black Bean Salad from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Roasted Squash and Sesame Noodle Salad from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
Main Dishes
- Butternut Squash and Spinach Quesadillas from The Dinner-Mom
- Butternut Squash Gnocchi with Balsamic Brown Butter from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Butternut Squash Lasagna from Hip Foodie Mom
- Butternut Squash-Sage Cream Sauce with Sausage Spaghetti from Daily Dish Recipes
- Carnival Squash with Maple Sausage Stuffing from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chorizo-Stuffed Acorn Squash from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Butternut Squash with Spicy Wild Rice and Queso Fresco from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Pumpkin Alfredo from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Pumpkin Enchiladas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon, Goat Cheese, and Pecans from The Weekend Gourmet
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Brussels Sprout Pizza from Curious Cuisiniere
- Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash from The Messy Baker
- Spaghetti Squash in a Creamy Sausage Sauce from Cookin’ Mimi
- Spaghetti Squash Shrimp Scampi from Pescetarian Journal
Side Dishes
- Acorn Squash with Cinnamon and Cranberries from Noshing With The Nolands
- Butternut Squash and Apple Crumble from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Butternut Squash Gratin with Sage Pesto & Gorgonzola from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Chorizo and Craisin Stuffed Acorn Squash from Family Foodie
- Parmesan-Roasted Acorn Squash from The Urban Mrs
- Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese from Big Bear’s Wife
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Balsamic Vinegar Honey Butter from Food Lust People Love
- Roasted Butternut Squash with Wilted Kale, Mushrooms and Garlic from Take a Bite Out of Boca
- Skillet Buttercup Squash with Bacon from Magnolia Days
- Slow Cooker Squash and Apples from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Sweet N Spicy Baked Chipotle Butternut Squash Fries from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Twice Baked Pumpkin Stuffed Sweet Potatoes from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
Desserts
- Butternut Squash Cupcakes with Browned Butter Frosting from Treats & Trinkets
- Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars from Pies and Plots
Wine Pairing Recommendations for Squashin’ Winter #SundaySupper from Enofylz Wine Blog
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I think I’ll roast a butternut squash just so I can make this sandwich. And brie, oh so yummy brie. Mmmm!!!
I can’t get enough of the melty goodness!
Is it so wrong to want this sandwich for breakfast? I love, love, love it!!!
I don’t think that sounds wrong at all! It actually sounds like it would be good for breakfast….now you’ve given me an idea…
Brie on a panini is the best. I never would have thought to try butternut squash, but hey, why not! I like it.
OMG this looks so good and making me drool! I love grilled cheese anything! My kids will love this when home from college in 2 weeks! Thanks for keeping 30AEATS in your post as by my clock I was live at 7am CST. Much appreciation!
Definitely a comfort food…so great to have it every once in a while!
Woman, this is sheer brilliance! I think I’m going to have to make myself one TODAY. And yes on the Thanksgiving sammie. 🙂
I’m already getting excited for the leftovers next week…
OMG, I seriously love this. . what a great way to enjoy roasted butternut squash!!!
Thanks Alice!
I can see my husband inhaling this! He loves bacon so much, never thought to pair it with butternut squash!
I love bacon and butternut (well, I guess that was obvious from this post)! The salt and sweet combo is so yummy…
The three B’s, bacon, butternut, and brie!
What a cool idea, I would have never thought of doing that but I bet it is so delicious!! Thanks so much for sharing!!
The brie pushes this grilled cheese over the top! What a magnificent combination of flavors!
I might have to make some more this week…so easy…
what a fantastic idea for using butternut! I just love this!!
never thought to pair these! Great job!
I love it when something unexpected makes a pleasant surprise!
When insawnthenpreview post, this was the first recipe I wanted to check out. You didn’t disappoint! Pinned to my Grilled Cheese Obsession Board.
I feel like I need to make all of the sandwiches on that board of yours….
This is sheer genius. I haven’t made a grilled cheese sandwich in a while, let alone one with bacon, brie and butternut squash in it! Bookmarked. Shall lie to family and say the recipe went wrong while I secretly scoffed the entire thing myself.
Haha, feel free to take credit when you make it Tom! 😉
Ooh, so fancy. Love the use of brie. It sounds amazing!
This sounds like the most incredible grilled cheese! Love the addition of brie and bacon… yum!
Ok, my family has just gotten hooked on Panini and this will be a fab one to try. Love all the flavors ! have to try it !
I have never had butternut squash in a sandwich, great idea!
Ooh love Grilled Cheese Sandwich and this with the bacon,butternut squash and brie has my name written all over 🙂 Love the idea and cannot wait to try!
This sounds really good, Katie. I love the brie addition!
What, what!!?? How have I not thought of this before? This sounds incredible. Definitely going on the menu this week.
Wow, I don’t think a grilled cheese can get much better than this one Katie! Truly awesome idea!
Love it. Gorgeous pictures.
I’m so glad I just happne to have some butternut squash all cubed and ready to go. I bet this is divine with brie!
This looks really yum!
I love adding different things to classic recipes.
Here’s a grilled cheese that has apples, parsley and walnuts!
http://boldvegan.com/grilled-cheese-sandwich-with-apple-parsley-and-pecan/
Hi! I’ve been following your weblog for a while now and finally got the
courage to go ahead and give you a shout out from Dallas Texas!
Just wanted to say keep up the great job!
I scoured -several- places to find the actual recipe after spying the picture for this when looking up a variety of squash I’d not heard of before. I am SO glad I found it and can’t wait to give it a try! (And it looks to me, as a first-time visitor to your blog, I’m going to have a lot of other fun recipes to try!!!)
Blessings,
Chrissy