# Ingredient List:
→ Gingerbread Layer
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 tablespoons molasses
05 - 1 egg yolk
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
09 - 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Soup Mixture
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
12 - 1 small onion, finely diced
13 - 1 clove garlic, minced
14 - 1 cup butternut squash, diced small
15 - 2/3 cup vegetable broth
16 - 1/3 cup heavy cream
17 - Salt and pepper to taste
18 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
→ Lasagne Layer
19 - 4 cooked lasagne noodles, cut into 2-inch squares
20 - 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
21 - 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
22 - 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
23 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter and dark brown sugar. Blend in molasses and egg yolk, then add all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a dough forms.
03 - Roll the dough out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into 2-inch squares. Place onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Allow gingerbread squares to cool completely.
04 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Sauté the finely diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and diced butternut squash, cooking for 5 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, cover, and simmer until the squash is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in heavy cream, ground nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender. Set aside and allow to cool slightly.
05 - Combine ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, and chopped parsley in a bowl, mixing until uniform.
06 - On each cooled gingerbread square, place one piece of cooked lasagne noodle. Spoon a portion of cheese mixture atop the noodle, followed by a dollop of the soup mixture. Top with another noodle square if desired.
07 - Arrange the assembled bites on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes, until warmed through and the cheese is melted.
08 - Serve the bites warm. Garnish with fresh parsley or a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.
