Oven-roasted is one of the best ways to enjoy this gourd. Red curry paste spices up your butternut squash, adding in a load of powerful, aromatic flavors quickly and...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
How To Cook Butternut Squash
One of the most popular winter squash varieties is the butternut squash. One of the reasons it is so popular is because of its versatility. Even though it's called "winter" squash it is available year-round. It's popularity increases in the fall and winter because of its similarity to pumpkin, and it's heavier and richer flavor. It is good roasted, baked, steamed, and even stir-fried. It also can be stuffed like acorn squash.
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Roasted Red Curry Butternut Squash
Butternut Squash Fries
Butternut squash has a sweet and nutty flavor that makes these crispy fries super addicting.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Butternut Squash
Whip up this simple baked butternut squash. Just cube, season, and bake to enjoy a dish that's savory, sweet, and perfect for any dinner.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Butternut Squash With Rice Krispie Topping
Made with brown sugar, butter, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, butternut squash, crisp rice cereal
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
Made with ground nutmeg, ground mace, salt, flour, butternut squash, apples, cranberries, brown sugar, butter
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Copycat Boston Market Squash
Made with butter or margarine, pumpkin pie spices, butternut squash, margarine or butter, salt, brown sugar, honey, ground ginger
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Butternut Squash Gratin
Made with Parmesan cheese, gruyere cheese, butternut squash, butter, fresh thyme, salt, black pepper, heavy cream
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butternut Squash Souffle
Made with butternut squash, brown sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, butter, cinnamon, apple pie spice
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Rice with Butternut Squash
Made with sage, dried rubbed sage, olive oil, onion, garlic, Arborio or other short-grain rice, white wine, fresh thyme
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quinoa with Butternut Squash and Red Bell Pepper
Made with green onions, kosher salt, quinoa, olive oil, butternut squash, red bell pepper, onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, chicken broth
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Sausage And Rice Stuffed Butternut Squash
Made with cheddar cheese, green beans, butternut squash, rice, chicken broth, polish sausage, button mushrooms
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butternut Squash And Green Beans With Maple Syrup
Made with allspice, maple syrup, almonds, butternut squash, salt and pepper, vegetable oil, fresh green beans, butter
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Stuffed Butternut Squash
Made with brown sugar, butternut squash, water, butter, salt, corn syrup, raisins, walnuts
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Butternut Squash Cubes with Maple Syrup and Cinnamon
Made with cinnamon, maple syrup, butternut squash, olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Butternut Squash Puff
Made with eggs, butter, butternut squash, evaporated milk or light cream, flour, salt, black pepper, sugar, orange rind, lemon rind
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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