Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile winter squash that can be used in a variety of dishes. When baked, butternut squash has a sweet and nutty flavor that can be enjoyed on its own or as an ingredient in other recipes. There are many different ways to bake butternut squash, so whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a more elaborate main course, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your needs. This article will provide you with some of the best recipes for baking butternut squash, so you can enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable all season long.
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BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Take advantage of fabulous fall produce and roast this scrumptious side. Lightly seasoned with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar, this is my favorite baked butternut squash recipe-it could almost be dessert! -Heidi Vawdrey, Riverton, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Mix seasoning ingredients. Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with seasonings. , Place 2 teaspoons brown sugar in the cavity of each half. Sprinkle remaining brown sugar over cut surfaces., Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until squash is tender, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES
Combine fall flavors--squash, nuts, apples--then bake with sweet maple to bring out wonderful flavor.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Place butter in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; heat in oven 5 to 7 minutes or until melted.
- Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into melted butter. Add squash; toss to coat. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix apples, syrup and vinegar.
- Pour apple mixture over squash. Cover; bake 10 minutes. Stir; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Stir before serving and sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, short-grain brown rice, vegetable broth, butternut squash, salt, pepper, fresh sage, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack at the bottom of the oven and another at the top. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the rice and 4 cups (960 ml) of vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover.
- Place the risotto on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 70 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. (It will appear dry, but you'll be adding moisture back later in the recipe.)
- Add the butternut squash to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the squash on the top rack of the oven, above the risotto. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the squash begin to brown and caramelize.
- Make the fried sage garnish, if using: In a small pot or pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil for the sage leaves to sit in. Once hot, carefully place a few leaves into the oil with tongs. Fry for 10-20 seconds, until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
- Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Remove the risotto from the oven. Add the remaining vegetable broth, the Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. (The liquid will absorb into the rice as you stir).
- Add the butternut squash and stir to incorporate.
- Serve immediately with fried sage for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
BAKED FARRO AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH
"This is a recipe from California chef Maria Sinskey. The flavors and textures are amazing."
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the bacon on a baking rack set on a sheet pan and bake it for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned (it won't be crisp). Cut the bacon in very large dice.
- Meanwhile, in a small (9-inch) Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender and starting to brown. Add the thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add the farro and chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Place the squash on top of the farro mixture, cover, and bake in the same oven with the bacon for 30 minutes, until the squash and farro are tender. Check once during cooking and add a little chicken stock if it's dry.
- Sprinkle the bacon and parmesan on the squash and farro and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until most of the liquid evaporates, the farro and butternut squash are tender, and the cheese has melted. Serve hot directly from the pot.
BAKED SPICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Fruit Vegetable Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Apple Spice Butternut Squash Fall Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Serves 8 to10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Stir butter, maple syrup and apple juice in small saucepan over medium-low heat until butter melts. Increase heat and boil until mixture is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; whisk in cinnamon, allspice and salt.
- Arrange 1/3 of squash slices in prepared dish. Top with half of apple slices, then 1/3 of squash slices. Arrange remaining slices of squash and apple atop, alternating squash and apple slices and overlapping slightly. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Pour maple syrup mixture over. Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake casserole until squash is almost tender, about 50 minutes. Uncover and bake until squash is tender, basting occasionally with syrup, about 20 minutes longer. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil and refrigerate. Rewarm, covered, in 350°F oven about 25 minutes, or microwave on high about 8 minutes.) Spoon syrup from dish over vegetables and serve.
CHEESY BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH POLENTA
Butternut squash melts into the polenta as it cooks for this creamy make-ahead dish. Once transferred to a baking dish, pressing chunks of creamy Fontina cheese into the polenta ensures that once baked it will be full of gooey pockets of cheese throughout.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Squash Milk/Cream Nutmeg Cheese Parmesan Butter Olive Oil Sage Fontina Thanksgiving Side Bake Wheat/Gluten-Free Vegetarian
Yield 10-12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine 1 Tbsp. salt and 6 cups water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Gradually whisk in polenta, then cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, until polenta just begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until polenta is thick and no longer gritty, and squash mashes easily when pressed with the back of a spoon, 30-40 minutes.
- Mix in milk and nutmeg, increase heat to medium-high, and cook, stirring constantly and smashing squash with the back of spoon, until squash is dissolved into the polenta, 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and 1/4 cup butter until melted. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Add sage and cook, stirring, just until leaves are lightly crisped and darker in color, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer sage to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Grease a shallow 3-qt. baking dish with butter, then transfer polenta mixture to baking dish. Scatter Fontina cheese over and press down lightly with spoon to submerge. Top with crisped sage. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and chill overnight and up to 2 days.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover dish and bake casserole until bubbly and lightly browned on top, 30-35 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Sodium Apple Butternut Squash Fall Chill Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook squash in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Combine squash, apples and currants in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Season generously with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine maple syrup, butter and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Whisk over low heat until butter melts. Pour syrup over squash mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake until squash and apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill. Rewarm covered in 350°F. oven about 30 minutes.)
TWICE-BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
To serve, nestle the baked squash into a handful of mache or other tender salad greens.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees with the rack in center. Halve squash lengthwise, and remove seeds and fibers. Sprinkle squash halves with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fill a roasting pan with 1/4 inch water. Place squash in pan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 35 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven, transfer squash to a cool surface, and let cool enough to handle. Reduce oven temperature to 425 degrees.
- Use a spoon to scoop baked flesh out of each half into a large bowl, leaving a 1/4-inch border around six of the halves so they will keep their shape. To the bowl, add sour cream, paprika, chives, and remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Mix with a handheld electric mixer or potato masher until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Fill six squash halves with mixture (discard remaining six empty halves). Sprinkle tops with toasted breadcrumbs. Bake until golden brown and warm throughout, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
Make and share this Baked Butternut Squash with Apples and Maple Syrup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Apple
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook squash in a large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender; about 3 minutes.
- Drain well.
- Combine squash, apples and currants in a 13x9 inch casserole dish.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, butter, and lemon juice.
- Whisk over low heat until butter melts.
- Pour syrup over squash mixture and toss to coat.
- Bake at 350 degrees for about 1 hour or until squash and apples are very tender; stir occasionally.
- Cool 5 minutes and serve.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH BAKED CINNAMON APPLES
This is one of my favorite recipes handed down from a private chef in New York.
Provided by Katie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Squash Soup Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Recipes
Time 1h39m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add butternut squash, onions, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring often, until onions are tender, about 12 minutes.
- Pour broth into the pot; stir in 2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and simmer until carrots are soft, about 40 minutes. Stir maple syrup, salt, and pepper into the soup.
- Cool soup slightly, about 10 minutes. Puree in a food processor or blender in small batches until smooth. Transfer to another pot; stir in heavy cream.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix apples, white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon together and spread on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake apple mixture in the preheated oven until softened, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Serve soup garnished with baked apples.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.3 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 674.3 mg, Sugar 20 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH GARLIC AND CHEESE
Garlic complements the sweetness of the butternut squash very well. This is a great side or vegetarian main dish from the oven. If you cut the squash into small pieces, it will cut down on the cooking time as well.
Provided by kiki
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Combine olive oil, parsley, herbes de Provence, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add butternut squash pieces and toss to coat. Place in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until squash is soft, about 15 minutes. Turn squash pieces and bake 10 more minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 25 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.1 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 673.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
BAKED ORZO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND MUSHROOMS
I got this recipe from one of my co workers. It's the first time I have cooked orzo and I wasn't disappointed.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Place a skillet over high heat and add oil.
- Saute onion for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and garlic and continue to saute until mushrooms have released their liquid and they are golden.
- Add chicken stock and bring to boil.
- Pour mushroom and stock mixture orzo and rosemary into a 8x8 baking dish.
- Season with salt and pepper and bake 35 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
TWICE-BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH CASHEW CHEESE, WALNUTS AND CRANBERRIES
The dish from Caitlin Galer-Unti, a vegan food blogger, is stuffed with cashew cheese, nuts and cranberries. It would make a great main or side.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 large servings, 8 half servings as an appetizer
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cashews in a bowl and cover with cool water. Cover and soak in the fridge overnight. Drain the cashews and combine with remaining ingredients in a blender. Purée until completely smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides of the blender to create a consistently smooth cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and stringy bits from around the seeds and discard. Place the squash halves in a large roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet. Pour a quarter-inch of water into the pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 40 minutes, until the squash are easily pierced with a fork.
- Carefully remove squash from oven and allow to cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh, leaving the skin intact. Place the scooped squash in a mixing bowl and mash. Mix in half of the chopped walnuts and half the dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg and cashew cheese. Divide the mixture among the butternut squash halves.
- In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs, parsley and the rest of the walnuts and cranberries. Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top of the butternut squash halves and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes, until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 317, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 159 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUDDING TOPPED WITH GINGER WHIPPED CREAM
I've been making something similar to this most of the fall! My Son has no idea it was butternut he thought he was eating pumpkin! Method for pureeing butternut Recipe #194908
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix Butternut, Brown sugar, Evaporated milk, Eggs, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Dried Ginger,& Salt.
- Pour into a Pyrex Pan (8x8x2) inches that was sprayed with cooking spray (Pam).
- Bake at 325 degrees for 60 minutes.
- Meanwhile whip cream till it starts to thicken then add sugar till firm, fold in Crystallized ginger.
- Scoop warm or chilled pudding top with whipped cream and toasted pine nuts.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH FETA CHEESE
This is one of my favorite fall dishes: baked butternut squash with a creamy, cheese topping. Try it! You won't regret it.
Provided by lilifee
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil.
- Distribute butternut squash wedges like shingles onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine cream, creme fraiche, garlic, and bay leaf in a small saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, sugar, and nutmeg. Pour cream mixture over pumpkin on the baking sheet and sprinkle with parsley. Evenly sprinkle feta cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until gratin is browned on top and squash is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 152.4 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 26.9 g, Sodium 710.9 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CASSEROLE
Cathy Dwyer came across this squash casserole years ago. The recipe pairs perfectly with pork or chicken, so she serves it often.-Cathy Dwyer, Freedom, New Hampshire
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, saute apples and sugar in 1 tablespoon butter 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Place in a 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray; set aside., In a small bowl, combine squash, brown sugar, salt, pepper and remaining butter; spoon over apples. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over casserole. , Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until heated through and topping is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
Make and share this Baked Butternut Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease/spray a 2-qt baking dish.
- Place squash cubes into a buttered 2-quart baking dish; sprinkle with salt and pepper, cardomom, (optional aniseed), and brown sugar. Drizzle the melted butter and lemon juice over the top; toss to coat well.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350* oven for about 30-40 minutes or until squash is to desired tenderness.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH FRIES
Baking these "fries" gives them a caramelized, crispy skin that the whole family will love.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare butternut squash; cut into 1/2-inch-wide sticks. On a baking sheet, combine squash with olive oil and cumin; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, and spread squash in a single layer. Roast until fork-tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 g, Fat 2 g, Protein 2 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH ORANGE
Make and share this Baked Butternut Squash With Orange recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Helen Watson1
Categories Low Protein
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 C/400 F/Gas 6 Mix the parsley, orange zest and garlic in the orange juice. Cut the squash into 2 cm slices and brush with the olive oil.
- Place the squash in an ovenproof dish and season.
- Spoon the orange mix over the squash and cover with foil.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the squash is slightly soft. Serve with crusty bread rolls.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH
This simple baked butternut squash is easy to make, delicious to eat, and looks beautiful on the plate.
Provided by Anonymous
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 1h40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place squash, cut sides down, in a 9x13 baking dish. Pour water into dish around squash halves.
- Bake in the preheated oven until tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours. Carefully remove the skin with a fork; it should be very easy to remove. Top squash halves with butter and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.7 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 64.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
Tips:
- Choosing the right squash: Select a butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid any squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
- Preparing the squash: Peel the squash and cut it in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp. Cut the squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Seasoning the squash: Toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. For a sweeter flavor, add a sprinkle of brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Roasting the squash: Spread the squash cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Storing the squash: Leftover roasted butternut squash can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the squash for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Roasting is a great way to bring out the squash's natural sweetness and flavor. Whether you're enjoying it as a side dish, adding it to salads or soups, or using it as a base for a creamy sauce, roasted butternut squash is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful vegetable to add to your meal, give roasted butternut squash a try.
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