36 Easy Butternut Squash Recipes
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Mike Garten
Summer has the best rep for the freshest of produce (hello, corn and tomatoes!), but autumn really serves up some solid fall fruits and vegetables, from apples to cauliflower to Brussels sprouts, and of course, the almighty squash. These butternut squash recipes prove (in our opinion) that it is the best of the winter gourds. Known for its creamy and seriously sweet interior, butternut squash makes for an epic mash, but it is also delicious as the star of any savory butternut squash recipe (bring on the Instant Pot risotto).
If you’re intimidated by prepping this pear-shaped beast, don’t worry! It’s a lot easier to peel and slice than you think. And it makes for an easy, flavor-packed main for any weeknight dinner (move aside, spaghetti squash!). Whether you like it roasted, pureed into a luscious butternut squash soup, or baked in a cheesy lasagna, these butternut squash recipes will be real winners this fall. And before you dig in, follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to peel and cut butternut squash in a few easy steps so you can make it the star of your fall and winter dinner table.
If you’re intimidated by prepping this pear-shaped beast, don’t worry! It’s a lot easier to peel and slice than you think. And it makes for an easy, flavor-packed main for any weeknight dinner (move aside, spaghetti squash!). Whether you like it roasted, pureed into a luscious butternut squash soup, or baked in a cheesy lasagna, these butternut squash recipes will be real winners this fall. And before you dig in, follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to peel and cut butternut squash in a few easy steps so you can make it the star of your fall and winter dinner table.
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Mike Garten
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Roasted Butternut Squash Salad With Tahini Vinaigrette
Roasted squash, onions, and spicy arugula are tossed together in a nutty sesame vinagrette. What more could you want in this delicious vegetarian dinner?
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Kate Mathis
2 of 36
Winter Squash Soup
This winter squash soup is a great Thanksgiving starter, but would be just as good for a simple fall dinner on a chilly weeknight.
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Mike Garten
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Butternut Squash Risotto
Use an Instant Pot and this tasty risotto will be done before you realize it was even cooking.
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Mike Garten
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Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash With Cider Vinaigrette
The best way is the classic way: sliced up, roasted, and dressed with a tangy finish.
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Emily Kate Roemer
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup
Start Thanksgiving dinner off right with a cozy Instant Pot fall soup, full of fall's fave (butternut squash!).
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Mike Garten
6 of 36
Pressure Cooker Winter Squash and Lentil Stew
Enjoy tender squash and creamy lentils in minutes thanks to the magical kitchen genie that is your pressure cooker.
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Butternut Squash Spaghetti With Sausage and Sage
Instead of zoodles (a.k.a. zucchini noodles), spiralize your butternut squash and add it into an already-flavorful pasta dish.
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Mike Garten
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Creamy Roasted Squash Puree
Turn roasted squash into a sweet and smooth butternut squash puree by simply blending in a food processor.
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BEATRIZ DA COSTA
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Roasted Squash Panzanella
This combo of kale and crusty country bread is perfect for fall. You find more recipes like it in Skillet: Over 70 Delicious One Pan Recipes.
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Danielle Occhiogrosso
10 of 36
Butternut Squash and White Bean Soup
Get cozy with a hearty, flavor-packed soup, full of fall's star squash.
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Mike Garten
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Thyme and Shallot Roasted Butternut Squash
This fall-favorite roasted butternut squash gets a little extra sweetness from a drizzle of maple syrup.
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Con Poulos
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Cavatappi With Butternut Squash and Bacon
Think of this hearty pasta as mac and cheese with an extra serving of veggies (plus some bacon, for good measure).
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Mike Garten
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Butternut Squash and Feta Tartlets
Watch these flavor-packed, salty and sweet mini tarts disappear from your Thanksgiving spread this year.
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Emily Kate Roemer
14 of 36
Autumn Squash Salad
Sliced and roasted pears and butternut squash add sweetness to this hearty and healthy fall bowl.
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Mike Garten
15 of 36
Arugula-Kale Harvest Salad
Everything but the kitchen sink, fall salad edition.
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Danielle Occhiogrosso Daly
16 of 36
Instant Pot Beef and Squash Stew
Butternut squash adds heartiness to this delicious dinner staple.
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Kate Mathis
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Butternut Squash and Pesto Rotini
Pasta lovers, rejoice! This veggie-packed recipe takes only 30 minutes to make.
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Mike Garten
18 of 36
Roasted Chicken and Squash Panzanella
Step up your chicken dinner with sweet roasted squash, peppery arugula, big chunks of crispy bread, and a sprinkle of sweet dried cranberries.
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Ryan Dausch
19 of 36
Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Stew
Set it and forget it — then top it off with rice and a dollop of yogurt.
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Mike Garten
20 of 36
Butternut Squash and Turmeric Soup
Coconut milk gives this butternut squash soup recipe an ultra-rich and creamy texture.
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Danielle Occhiogrosso
21 of 36
Winter Squash and Spinach Lasagna
Picture this: You, wrapped in a blanket. A massive plate of this lasagna. A Hallmark movie marathon. (Yes, you can make this dream a reality.)
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Kate Mathis
22 of 36
Butternut Squash Soup With Sage
This luxurious bowlful of soup is dairy-free! The creaminess comes from blended squash.
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Mike Garten
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Roasted Squash and Pumpkin Seed Mole Bowls
This vegan bowl balances the heat of jalapeño with hearty chunks of sweet butternut squash
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Mike Garten
24 of 36
Winter Squash Lasagna With Brown Butter Béchamel
Adding butternut to your go-to pasta makes for a hearty vegetarian dinner. You definitely won't miss the meat.
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Chris Court
25 of 36
Hasselback Butternut Squash With Browned Butter
A golden brown butter gives accordion-style squash a rich sweetness. Sweet potatoes, who?!
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James Baigrie
26 of 36
Lentil Stew With Butternut Squash
Load up your slow cooker with your fave fall ingredients before work, and you'll come home to a big bowl of this hearty vegetarian stew.
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Butternut Squash, Leek, and Goat Cheese Galette
What makes a butternut squash recipe even better? Adding melty goat cheese, of course.
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Anna Watson Carl
28 of 36
Bacon, Gruyere, and Butternut Squash Frittata
Serve this cheesy skillet meal for brunch, dinner, or anything in between.
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Butternut Squash Hummus
This autumnal take on the beloved dip is guaranteed to get you tons of Instagram likes.
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Butternut Squash Pancakes
Mom will be proud if you. eat veggies for breakfast (in the form of fluffy pancakes)! Don't worry, the recipe includes a seriously sweet pour of maple syrup.
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