12 Sweet & Savory Butternut Squash Recipes For Fall

 

12 Sweet & Savory Butternut Squash Recipes For Fall

12 Sweet & Savory Butternut Squash Recipes For Fall

When fall rolls in, I basically start a long-term relationship with butternut squash. It’s sweet, earthy, versatile, and works in everything from soups and pastas to muffins and pies. If pumpkin is the poster child for fall, butternut squash is the underrated sidekick that secretly steals the show.

Here are 12 sweet and savory butternut squash recipes that will keep your autumn menu exciting, cozy, and downright delicious.

1. Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups butternut squash, cubed

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • 3 garlic cloves

  • 3 cups vegetable broth

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk

  • Olive oil, salt, pepper

Instructions:

  1. Roast squash, onion, and garlic with olive oil at 400°F for 25 minutes.

  2. Blend roasted veggies with broth and coconut milk.

  3. Simmer 5 minutes, season, and serve warm.

2. Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pasta

  • 2 cups butternut squash puree

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (or vegan cheese)

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tbsp butter

  • 1 tsp mustard powder

Instructions:

  1. Cook pasta and set aside.

  2. Heat squash puree with milk, butter, and cheese until creamy.

  3. Mix in pasta and season.

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3. Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups butternut squash, cubed

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Toss squash with oil, maple syrup, and spices.

  2. Roast at 400°F for 25–30 minutes until caramelized.

4. Butternut Squash Risotto

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup arborio rice

  • 2 cups butternut squash, diced

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1/2 cup white wine

  • 3 cups veggie broth

  • 1/4 cup Parmesan (or vegan alternative)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion, then stir in rice. Deglaze with wine.

  2. Add broth gradually, stirring until absorbed.

  3. Stir in roasted squash and Parmesan.

5. Butternut Squash & Black Bean Chili

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups butternut squash, diced

  • 1 can black beans

  • 1 can tomatoes

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 2 tsp chili powder

Instructions:

  1. Cook onion with spices.

  2. Add squash, beans, and tomatoes.

  3. Simmer 25 minutes until squash is tender.

6. Butternut Squash Pizza with Sage

Ingredients:

  • 1 pizza crust

  • 1 cup butternut squash, roasted

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella (or vegan cheese)

  • 2 tbsp caramelized onions

  • Fresh sage

Instructions:

  1. Spread squash and onions over crust.

  2. Add cheese and sage.

  3. Bake at 425°F for 12 minutes.

7. Butternut Squash & Chickpea Curry

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups squash, diced

  • 1 can chickpeas

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp curry paste

  • 1 can coconut milk

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and curry paste.

  2. Add squash, chickpeas, and coconut milk.

  3. Simmer until squash is tender.

8. Butternut Squash Gnocchi

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups butternut squash puree

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 egg (or flax egg)

  • Salt

Instructions:

  1. Mix squash puree, flour, and egg into dough.

  2. Roll, cut, and boil gnocchi until they float.

  3. Toss with sage butter or olive oil.

9. Butternut Squash Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butternut squash puree

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup oil

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions:

  1. Mix wet and dry ingredients separately.

  2. Combine and scoop into muffin tins.

  3. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.

10. Butternut Squash Lasagna

Ingredients:

  • 1 box lasagna noodles

  • 2 cups squash puree

  • 2 cups ricotta (or cashew ricotta)

  • 1/2 cup mozzarella

  • 1 cup spinach

Instructions:

  1. Layer noodles, ricotta, squash puree, and spinach.

  2. Repeat and top with mozzarella.

  3. Bake at 375°F for 35 minutes.

11. Butternut Squash Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 cup butternut squash puree

  • 1 egg (or flax egg)

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Whisk ingredients into smooth batter.

  2. Cook pancakes on a greased skillet.

  3. Serve with maple syrup.

12. Butternut Squash Pie

Ingredients:

  • 1 pie crust

  • 2 cups squash puree

  • 2 eggs (or replacer)

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 1 cup coconut milk

  • 1 tsp cinnamon + nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Mix filling ingredients until smooth.

  2. Pour into crust and bake at 375°F for 40 minutes.

  3. Chill before serving.

Final Thoughts

Butternut squash is basically autumn’s MVP. From cozy soups and savory pastas to muffins and pie, these 12 sweet and savory recipes prove it deserves a permanent spot in your fall kitchen lineup.

Which team are you on—savory butternut squash lasagna or sweet butternut squash muffins? 🍂

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