Try out a few of these delicious butternut squash recipes that are perfect for all different seasons and meals. If you are looking for a wide range of ideas from breakfasts to side dishes to desserts, this list has you covered.
Growing butternut squash is pretty easy, it's one of several types of winter squash that many people grow in their garden. And, even if you aren't a gardener, it's always nice to be able to stock up on this veggie when it's in season and on sale.
While you can certainly just freeze butternut squash plain, that can get boring if you have a lot of it. So, try a few of these recipes to get a little more variety to eat.
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Give this easy roasted butternut squash soup a try, it's just 6 ingredients and so easy to make. This soup can be served as a side or main dish.
If you are looking to use up a lot of butternut squash, this is a good recipe to try. And, soups can easily be frozen for later.
Butternut Squash Risotto
This Butternut squash risotto is a great main dish. If you are looking for a creamy, warm and filling dish, this is perfect to try.
Whip this dish up in just under 30 minutes with very little prep time needed.
Chicken Enchilada with Butternut Squash
Try out a chicken enchilada with butternut squash and black beans if you are looking for a thick and filling main dish that highlights butternut squash. This dish is like a one pot meal with protein, cards and veggies all mixed together.
This dish is another great one to make in bulk and then freeze some for later as it's easy to freeze and defrost.
3 Ingredient Butternut Squash Soup
Yet another soup on the list, but this one is perfect if you want something super quick, easy and no fuss. Try this 3 ingredient butternut squash soup.
For this one, you only need about 30 minutes from start to finish. And it can be a great side or main dish.
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
This is a fun twist on a classic dish. Get a veggie infused dish by trying butternut squash mac and cheese.
Ready in under an hour, this dish is pretty easy to make. It's creamy and filling as well.
Fall Harvest Chicken Salad
Make something that's a little lighter with this fall harvest chicken salad. This is a great salad that's full of protein, fruits and veggies.
This salad is packed full of ingredients that are healthy and nutritious making it a great main dish.
Winter Kale Salad
Toss up a winter kale salad if you are looking for a crunchy, flavorful and easy to make dish. This nutritious salad is easy to make and great to serve as a side dish for any meal.
Butternut Squash Curry
Heat up a bowl of this butternut squash curry if you are looking for a warm and spicy dish. This is a super easy to make dish - ready in about 20 minutes.
This recipe uses a whole butternut squash, so it's great to try if you are looking to use up a lot of squash.
Butternut Squash Casserole
Skip the sweet potatoes and try a butternut squash casserole instead. This one only takes 9 ingredients to bake up.
Topped with fluffy marshmallows, this is a sweet dish that is perfect to serve as a dessert in the fall.
Butternut Squash Pie
Bake up a butternut squash pie if you are looking for a little flavor twist on the classic pumpkin pie. Creamy, sweet and easy to make.
This is a super great dessert to serve at Thanksgiving or any other fall holiday.
Butternut Squash Breakfast Hash
Looking for a breakfast idea? Got ya covered with this butternut squash breakfast hash.
You only need 20 minutes to cook up a batch of this breakfast hash. And, it's filled with protein, veggies and more.