20+ of The Best Butternut Squash Recipes

You all know by now that I go crazy for pumpkin this time of year. From enchiladas to cookies, it’s one of my fav veggies to cook with during the fall and winter months. But it’s time to talk about pumpkin’s gorgeous twin sister: butternut squash.

One of the main reasons I get excited about this season is because of all of the cozy, delicious ways to cook with butternut squash. In fact, I have over 20 butternut squash recipes that just so happen to be some of my favorite recipes on the blog.

Just like with pumpkin and even sweet potato, you can use butternut squash to make both sweet and savory recipes that are perfectly hearty and have that incredible, naturally sweet flavor to them. Not only is butternut squash delicious when roasted on its own, but it’s also a great way to add a boost of nutrients to soups, salads, enchiladas, and even baked goods like muffins!

Did you know I even have an amazing butternut squash smoothie recipe? Uh-huh honey, this ingredient can really do it all. Scroll through, pick out your favs for the season and enjoy!

Fall in love with butternut squash

Butternut squash is truly one of my favorite veggies to cook with during the fall and winter months. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also:

Packed with fiber, vitamins C and E, and antioxidants like beta-carotene
Super versatile to use in both sweet and savory recipes, with many different ways to cook it
And easy to substitute for ingredients like sweet potato and pumpkin

How to prep your butternut squash

Because of the size and shape of butternut squash it can feel intimidating to cut and prep for recipes. That’s why I put together an easy, step-by-step tutorial for peeling and cutting butternut squash here! You’ll find all of my tips and tricks for safely removing the skin, cubing, and even pureeing the veggie to use in all of your fav dishes.

Looking to roast up it up? Check out this guide for the easiest way to roast butternut squash!