As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, there’s nothing quite like cooking with butternut squash. This versatile winter squash brings a nutty flavor and natural sweetness to a variety of dishes, making it a favorite in fall recipes. From comforting soups to hearty main dishes, let’s explore some of the best butternut squash recipes to warm your kitchen and delight your family.
Soups & Chilis:
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Bourbon Maple Butternut Squash Soup, where the natural sweetness of roasted squash meets the warm, aromatic notes of bourbon and maple syrup. This creamy soup is perfect for chilly evenings, delivering a comforting bowl that’s both sophisticated and satisfying. This Butternut Squash Chili from Chew out Loud is the perfect easy dinner for fall and winter nights. Gather the family around the table and warm up with a delicious bowl of this hearty and healthy meal.
Butternut Squash Salads:
Fall Farro Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples from Nuts & Twigs is a plant-based grain bowl of textures & tastes that brings the essence of fall to your plate. Served warm or cold, every bite promises the comforting taste of roasted squash, the rustic wholesomeness of chewy farro, & the sweetness of fresh apples & dried cranberries. This healthy fall harvest pasta salad from Toshi’s Table easy to make and packed full of your favorite fall produce! We love the simplicity and versatility of this dish.
Butternut Squash Main Dishes:
Butternut Squash Risotto is the perfect comfort dish that brings together creamy texture, rich flavors, and a touch of seasonal warmth. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy family dinner or looking to impress guests, this classic Italian recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and savory. Creamy and delicious, this Butternut Squash Gnocchi recipe from Jar of Lemons is perfect for dinner! I love making this for a cozy recipe that I know everyone will love. The best part is that it can also easily be made dairy-free!
These Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups are all about the harmony of layers. This dish from Zimmy’s Nook features a combination of tender lasagna sheets, the rich, nutty flavours of roasted butternut squash mixed with caramelized onion and sage, a velvety béchamel sauce with creamy ricotta and ooey gooey mozzarella cheese. Enjoy the bounty of fall squash from Chew Out Loud, with this One-Pan Butternut Squash Penne. It’s light, healthy, and deliciously satisfying.
A flavorful, lightened up version of the classic Alfredo sauce, this Butternut Squash Alfredo Pasta from Babaganash is flavorful, smooth, and rich. Made with roasted butternut squash, roasted garlic, and fresh basil, you’ll love the aroma in your house as you make this easy healthy pasta recipe.
Butternut Squash Side Dish Recipes:
Baked Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese from Blue Bowl is incredibly creamy, flavorful, and easy to make! Made with a creamy butternut squash sauce, cheddar, parmesan, and smoked gouda cheese. This Paleo Butternut Sausage Apple Stuffing from Get Inspired Everyday will be the absolute star of the show for your next dinner! The perfect combination of sweet and savory is a flavor explosion! This Butternut Squash Casserole from The Forked Spoon is filled with tender roasted butternut squash, thick-cut maple bacon, spiced apple, kale, and plenty of cheese. Topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden brown, this comforting casserole is rich, festive, and delicious – the perfect autumn comfort food.
This Butternut Squash Casserole from The Forked Spoon is filled with tender roasted butternut squash, thick-cut maple bacon, spiced apple, kale, and plenty of cheese. Topped with buttery panko breadcrumbs and baked until golden brown, this comforting casserole is rich, festive, and delicious – the perfect autumn comfort food. This Savory Bread Pudding Recipe from Mae’s Menu features challah or brioche, roasted butternut squash and mushrooms, and shredded gruyere cheese. It is melty, cheesy, custardy, rich, and makes for an incredible side dish. It’s like stuffing, but so much better!
Butternut Squash Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes:
Butternut Squash Curry from Went There 8 That is the ultimate comfort food, with tender chunks of sweet butternut squash simmered in a spicy sauce of fragrant herbs, spices and creamy coconut milk. Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry from Indian Ambrosia with spinach is a healthy, vegan and quick curry recipe made in the instant pot or stovetop.
This comforting Vegan Tagine with Chickpeas from Rainbow Plantlife is an aromatic Moroccan-inspired one-pot stew that’ll warm you up from the inside. Featuring cozy and bold flavors, you’d never know it’s vegan, gluten-free, and nutrient-dense!
Butternut Squash Appetizer Recipes:
This Vegan Butternut Squash Dip recipe from the All Natural Vegan is a great way to make good use of squash season. It’s a luxurious and indulgent dip with deep, sweet flavors of roasted butternut squash, yet it’s healthy and light. We are completely obsessed with Cooking in my Genes Butternut Squash Crostini Appetizer with Crispy Sage! It has the warm maple cinnamon butternut paired with tangy goat cheese, toasted walnuts and crispy sage. So good!
Butternut Squash Sweet Recipes:
Ingredients
- Butternut Squash Soups and Chili Recipes
- Butternut Squash Salad Recipes
- Butternut Squash Main Dish Recipes
- Butternut Squash Side Dish Recipes
- Butternut Squash Vegan & Vegetarian Recipes
- Butternut Squash Appetizer Recipes
- Butternut Squash Sweet Recipes
What a fantastic collection of delicious butternut squash recipes! I cannot wait to try them all! Thank you so much!
Ned,
Your stuffed Butternut Squash was a huge hit! We made it last weekend, and everyone loved it! Thank you for your contribution!
Dina and Bruce
We are drooling over this roundup! So many incredible recipes!