32 Hearty and Delicious Butternut Squash Recipes
Just because the weather is cold, doesn't mean you can't get excited about in-season produce. Hearty butternut squash is the perfect ingredient for upgrading soups, salads, pastas and more.
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A Seasonal Favorite
When the weather starts cooling down, we look forward to butternut squash. And it’s not difficult to see why. It’s hearty and satisfying, lends just the right amount of natural sweetness to all your favorite dishes and is perfect for just about anything you want to cook or bake. When you see them at your farmer’s market or grocery store, pick up a squash that’s heavy for its size and free of dents or bruises. Then, follow these step-by-step instructions for breaking it down. You can microwave, bake or roast the squash as a simple side (or meal prep!) — or make something wow-worthy like this twice-baked squash that’s perfect for everything from holiday get-togethers to Sunday dinners.
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Sweet and Savory Butternut Squash Hummus Dip
This hummus gets its luscious texture and sweetness from roasted butternut squash. We added a little cinnamon for warmth and tempered it with salty feta cheese and a bright burst of pomegranate seeds which also make it super festive for a holiday party or a fall family dinner.
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Butternut Squash Soup
The flavor of the butternut squash is highlighted by a pinch of nutmeg in this easy, classic recipe.
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Butternut Squash and Chickpea Stew
Warming ras el hanout and cinnamon flavor this hearty stew of butternut squash and chickpeas. Dried apricots add a sweet note while fresh mint, parsley and lemon provide a bright finish.
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Caramelized Butternut Squash
Roast butternut squash with brown sugar to get it really caramelized. It's no wonder this is one of Ina's favorite vegetable sides!
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Butternut Squash Tortellini with Brown Butter Sauce
Make homemade tortellini with wonton skins. Serve with a topping of brown butter, sage and walnuts for the perfect complement to the butternut squash filling.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple
Crystal Wahpepah says, "I believe squash is a beautiful landscape of strength and beauty to many Indigenous nations. Different varieties of squash grow throughout North America."
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Butternut Squash and Turkey Chili
This recipe captures many of the traditional flavors of chili, but boosts its texture, color and vitamins. We've used protein-rich black beans, lean ground turkey and sweet butternut squash, as well adding some unexpected crunch and thickening power with chia seeds.
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Butternut Squash and Arugula Pizza
As Valerie says, “there’s nothing like a homemade pizza.” She tops hers with roasted squash, zesty arugula and tangy goat cheese.
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Vegan Wild-Rice-Stuffed Butternut Squash
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Orange-Maple Butternut Squash Mash
Butternut squash can be daunting because of its thick shell, but with a little patience, you can have it prepped, cooked and on the table as a tasty side dish in 20 minutes. If you have aged balsamic vinegar, add a very small drizzle over the top for a touch of rich, sweet flavor.
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Butternut Squash Chicken Pot Pie
Jeff simmers a combination of butternut squash and chicken stock to form a rich, creamy base for his cozy chicken pot pie.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette
Ina drizzles squash with maple syrup before roasting, then serves it over a bed of vinaigrette-dressed arugula.
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Upside-Down Butternut Squash Tart
Our favorite fall vegetable takes the place of traditional apples in this gorgeous tarte tatin that has savory accents of fresh herbs and Parmesan.
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Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Butternut squash is right at home with beef and some Italian flavors like Marsala wine and sun-dried tomatoes.
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Butternut Squash Risotto
This entire dish is made in a pressure cooker, which makes for an easy dinner that requires almost no cleanup.
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Butternut Squash and Kale Stir Fry
Tender cubes of chile-spiced butternut squash make the perfect addition to Ree's buttery kale stir-fry.
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Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Cream
Make Marcella's creamy and silky soup; You'll love the surprising smoky twist of chipotle flavor.
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Butternut Squash-Stuffed Shells
These stuffed shells are packed with a spicy spinach and ricotta filling and nestled in a cozy roasted butternut Alfredo sauce. What could be tastier than that?
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Roasted Butternut Squash
Don't bother with the pre-cut squash from the grocery store. You can easily cut and roast butternut squash yourself for a fraction of the cost — and it's much fresher, too. We'll show you the best way achieve perfectly seasoned, tender and golden nuggets of this naturally sweet veggie. All you need are a hot oven, olive oil, salt and pepper. Use visual cues for doneness, since the cooking time depends on the size of your dice.
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Butternut Squash Tart with Chile Honey
This impressive tart, drizzled with a little homemade chile-honey, is perfect for late summer and early fall. Plus, the dough is a press-in, so there's no rolling required!
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Butternut Squash Pepitas
Why should pumpkins have all the fun? You can treat scooped-out butternut squash seeds the same way as pumpkin seeds. One medium squash will give you about 1/4 cup of seeds. Eat them in a couple handfuls or sprinkle on soup or over a salad.
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Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta
Butternut squash lends its silky texture to this classic dish, allowing you to cut the cream and butter with no sacrifice of flavor. It comes together quickly, so you can even enjoy it on a weeknight.
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Butternut Squash Noodles with Prosciutto and Sage
With the help of a spiralizer, butternut squash becomes the noodles in this sweet-and-savory, satisfying dish that's impressive enough for a dinner party, but easy enough for a weeknight meal.
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Pork with Squash and Apples
Toss squash with apples, onion, garlic, honey mustard and rosemary, then bake until tender. Serve with skillet-cooked pork for a satisfying and super flavorful meal.
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Gnocchi With Squash and Kale
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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Rachael says, “I know it sounds odd, but my girl LOVED butternut squash! This dog might even go for it before a steak, especially if there were also pasta and cheese involved in the deal!”
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Butternut Squash, Apple, and Onion Galette with Stilton
Squash and apples come together in this freeform tart that. Topped with melted blue cheese it's the perfect blend of sweet, savory and salty.
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Butternut Squash Frittata
This savory frittata is perfect for brunch. Chorizo, bell peppers and squash give this egg dish tons of flavor.
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Penne with Butternut Squash
Need a hearty meal fast? Buy diced, peeled butternut squash to cut down on prep time!
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Squash, Manchego and Balsamic-Onion Grilled Cheese
Jeff Mauro adds thickly cut butternut squash to his gooey Manchego sandwiches. Genius!
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Stuffed Butternut Squash Gratin
Butternut squash is used three different ways in this elegant gratin. It stars in a creamy sauce and in a flavorful filling, and the hallowed-out squash shell acts as the serving dish. You can present it as an impressive vegetarian main course or a decadent side dish, making it deliciously practical for holiday meals and other get-togethers.
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