Published 11/8/2023 Butternut squash is a favorite vegetable of mine because it’s slightly sweet, yet savory at the same time. Over the years of running a food blog, I’ve found that peeling and dicing your butternut squash and then roasting it at a higher heat is the best way to cook it. Today, we’re taking a deep dive into how to cook butternut squash. Follow our simple steps (just 3 of them!) for perfectly roasted and caramelized butternut squash every time. Just peel, cube, and roast in the oven!
What You Need to Cook Butternut Squash
It doesn’t get much simpler than roasted butternut squash. You’ll need:
Butternut squash Olive oil Salt + pepper
What does butternut squash taste like?
Butternut squash has the texture of a roasted sweet potato but is a bit softer. It tastes nutty, earthy, and slightly sweet.
Roasted Butternut Squash Variations
Our favorite way to jazz up butternut squash is with seasonings. In these photos specifically, we used a little cumin and cinnamon, but feel free to get creative! Feel free to use your favorite spices or any of these fun spice mixes – add to the squash in step 5.
Storing Roasted Butternut Squash
Let the roasted butternut squash cubes cool completely. Once cool, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Warm up the squash before serving or enjoy it cold straight from the fridge.
Roasted Veggies
Honey Balsamic Roasted Carrots Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts Roasted Root Vegetables Roasted Sweet Potatoes Roasted Broccoli Garlic Roasted Cauliflower Roasted Delicata Squash
Butternut Squash We don’t recommend freezing roasted butternut squash. The texture becomes a little grainy when frozen, thawed, and reheated.
Make Ahead Roasted Butternut Squash
Store cubed butternut squash in an airtight container or bag for up to 2 days before roasting. When ready to roast, follow the recipe as written.
Serving Suggestions
Now that you know how to cook butternut squash, use it in any of these recipes: Harvest Grain Bowl: The ultimate grain bowl is made with wild rice, roasted butternut squash, and a Brussels sprout slaw. Butternut Squash Soup: Our butternut squash soup recipe uses roasted butternut squash – it’s so good! Butternut Squash Lasagna: This vegetarian butternut squash lasagna is made with mushrooms, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese: We use roasted butternut squash in the cheese sauce for a fun twist on classic mac!
