All hail fall’s favorite veggie – butternut squash! Well, technically it’s a fruit because of its seeds but most treat it a vegetable. Come cooler weather this sweet and nutty winter squash first makes an appearance on our produce shelves. Super versatile, butternut squash can be stuffed for a main meal, incorporated into a quick bread for a snack, used in soup for a comforting lunch, or roasted for a savory side dish. If you don’t think you like butternut squash, give one of these 17 recipes a try. We think there is one that will convert you.
Roasted Butternut Squash With Sage & Dried Cherries
"It's fall and time for squash. I love butternut squash and paired with the sage and dried cherries it's so delicious." - Jo
Butternut Squash My Way
"What an easy and delicious way to prepare butternut squash. It's savory, spicy, and sweet all at the same time. The kick from red pepper is subtle but makes an impact and goes with the savoriness of the bacon." - The Kitchen Crew
Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese
"Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese is a creamy, cheesy explosion! You need to make this immediately!" - Paula
Winter Squash Bread
"Very similar to pumpkin bread, but a different twist!" - Jenni
Savory Roasted Butternut Squash & Red Pepper Soup
"I love anything with butternut squash. Since it's finally soup weather I had to make this! It's very hearty, savory, just a tiny bit sweet and makes your whole house smell like fall." - Ashley
Honey Roasted Whole Butternut Squash
"Filled with fall spices, honey, and butter, this easy to make roasted butternut squash recipe will have your family running to the table." - The Kitchen Crew
Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Pesto Pizza Recipe
"Caramelized Onion Butternut Squash Pesto Pizza Recipe is full of roasted butternut squash, slightly sweet onions and garden-fresh pesto. I’m sure you’ll agree this is a winning flavor combination." - Paula
Roasted Butternut Squash Four Cheese Lasagna
"Rich, warm layers of lightly sweet butternut squash, creamy ricotta, caramelized onions and vibrant greens nestled between sheets of tender pasta with zesty marinara and mozzarella on top." - April
Butternut Squash and Shallots
"Wanted a savory and semi-sweet butternut squash recipe. Shallots add such a savory, yet sweet addition to this delicious side dish. The flavor of the thyme, sage, and rosemary make it special!" - Jennifer
Creamy Chicken and Butternut Squash Soup
"Simple and nutritious soup! I love to keep this on hand to heat up for my lunches. It's so wholesome and healthy and has great flavors." - Cindy
Butternut Squash With a Pecan Brioche Crust
"This roasted butternut squash has a pecan brioche crust that elevates this side dish to a whole new level. The squash is soft, buttery, sweet, and filled with warm spices. A brioche crust adds a bit of nuttiness and crunch to every bite." - The Kitchen Crew
Roasted Butternut Squash and Sausage Tortellini
"Tortellini in an asiago roasted butternut squash sauce with sausage, spinach and sage!" - Kevin
Roasted Butternut Squash
"Roasting vegetables brings out the sweetness and flavor of an otherwise blah vegetable." - Jennifer
Butternut Squash Carbonara
"The butternut squash carbonara with sage was nice and quick and easy to make and it tasted great! The sweet butternut squash went really well in the creamy sage flavoured sauce and of course, the salty bacon rounded things off nicely!" - Kevin
Spiced Butternut Squash Soup
"Well into the brisk Autumn season, we'll throw a log into the wood stove and cozy up to this rich and creamy soup. As a main dish, it's great to serve with some southern-style sweet cornbread. At Valley Green, we like to serve it as an appetizer before a main course of roasted pork loin, chicken, or turkey." - Cindy
Rosemary Chili-Lime Butternut Squash Rounds
"Perfect side dish or light dinner for the fall! You can add chili powder to your taste for an extra zing." - The Kitchen Crew