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Butternut Squash Recipes

By The editors of MidwestLiving.com
Updated September 11, 2020
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Cheerfully orange and so versatile, butternut squash is a sweet match for any flavor. Try it in our recipes for soup, pasta dishes, stews, salads, roasted vegetables, healthy mains and more.

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Roasted Butternut Burrito Bowls

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You can have this deliciously nutritious Mexican-inspired meal on the table in under an hour--or even less if you cheat and use precooked brown rice!

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Squash and Sausage Gnocchi

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Hello, comfort! This one-pan supper dish is loaded with Italian sausage, butternut squash, spinach and cheese.

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Butternut-Tahini Dip

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This creamy dip is packed with healthy ingredients, so it's great for keeping in the fridge for weekday snacks--but it's also tasty enough to serve at a party.

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Butternut Squash and Sausage Skewers

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This crowd-pleasing sweet-and-salty appetizer comes from the Chowgirls Killer Catering cookbook. For ease or just a different flavor, you can skip roasting fresh Italian sausage and swap in a smoky precooked sausage.Ā 

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Butternut Squash Bake

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This creamy squash casserole calls for mascarpone-a mild, soft, butterlike cheese-as well as Parmesan. You can substitute softened cream cheese for the mascarpone if you prefer. Time-saver: Look for precut squash in your supermarket. (You can also bake the squash in your oven first to make it easier to peel and cut.)

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Orange Sauced Butternut Squash, Carrots and Dried Cherries

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Sweet butternut squash and brown sugar balance tangy balsamic vinegar and tart cherries.

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Maple-Chile Butternut Soup

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This is a great dairy-free (and cholesterol-free, too) soup in its own right, but a drizzle of Asian-spiced maple syrup adds a wonderfully unexpected kick and dramatic red flourish. The recipe comes fromĀ The Birchwood Cafe Cookbook (University of Minnesota Press, $29.95).

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

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The combo of butternut squash, rigatoni, bacon and smoked cheese makes for a delicious twist on traditional mac and cheese.

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Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew

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Here's a main-dish soup loaded with veggies. Need to reduce the sodium? Use only one can of French onion soup and replace the other with 1-1/2 cups water.

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Texas Beef with Butternut Squash

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Lightly spiced beef chuck roast combines perfectly with soft butternut squash in the slow cooker. A surprising ingredient is unsweetened cocoa powder, which gives the dish a rich flavor. Serve with crusty French bread to soak up the sauce.

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms

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This hearty, colorful side dish will be just as happy alongside pork chops or chicken as it is on your holiday table with turkey.

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Butternut Squash Soup

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Butternut squash, chicken broth, coconut milk, brown sugar and seasonings combine for a creamy, rich soup. For added flavor, top with Thai Gremolata, a mix of fresh basil or cilantro, chopped peanuts and finely shredded lemon peel.

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Oven-Roasted Squash and Beets with Arugula

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This calicolike blend is as nutritious as it is pretty. The veggies roast separately so the beets don't dye the squash pink. The recipe comes from Urban Roots Farm in Springfield, Missouri.

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Maple-Butternut Puree

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Roasting brings out squash's natural sugars. Blending with maple syrup, butter and nutmeg makes it utterly addictive. Bonus: This dish reheats beautifully.

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Squash and Sausage Shepherd’s Pie

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Sweet Italian sausage and mashed butternut squash lend a contemporary twist to the traditional Irish Shepherd's Pie.Ā 

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Harvest Lentil Salad

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Packed with healthy nutrients, this dish is perfect for any occasion. Serve as a side with a pork tenderloin roast or turkey breast or as a meat-free dinner salad with warm, crusty wheat rolls.

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Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Stew

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Butternut squash, apples and onions cook with boneless beef chuck pot roast. Serve over hot cooked couscous.

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Cheddar-Maple Squash

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A little cheddar cheese, maple syrup, and turkey bacon dress up butternut squash for this side dish.Ā 

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New World Chili

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Pumpkin, dried cranberries, jalapeno peppers, and turkey add an unusual flavor twist to slow-simmering chili.

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Butternut Squash and Apple Salad

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Sweet squash and apple pair with sharp Gorgonzola and tangy dressing in this autumn salad from Black Star Farm in Suttons Bay, Michigan. The dressing calls for verjus, a tart pressed grape juice. You can order verjust online or find it as specialty stores, but wine vinegar makes a good substitute.

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Chicken and Kielbasa Winter Stew

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Shhh! Don't tell anyone, but this hearty supper soup takes just an hour to make. The secret? Deli-roasted chicken and precooked sausage. Pair with breadsticks or a crusty baguette for a perfect winter meal that will fill your house with good smells.

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Walnut Room Butternut Squash Ravioli

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Toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add crunchiness to this main dish recipe from Macy's Walnut Room in Chicago. Dried cranberries, sweet red pepper and sage add color.

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1 of 22 Roasted Butternut Burrito Bowls
2 of 22 Squash and Sausage Gnocchi
3 of 22 Butternut-Tahini Dip
4 of 22 Butternut Squash and Sausage Skewers
5 of 22 Butternut Squash Bake
6 of 22 Orange Sauced Butternut Squash, Carrots and Dried Cherries
7 of 22 Maple-Chile Butternut Soup
8 of 22 Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
9 of 22 Butternut Squash, Lentil and Wild Rice Stew
10 of 22 Texas Beef with Butternut Squash
11 of 22 Wild Rice Stuffing with Squash and Mushrooms
12 of 22 Butternut Squash Soup
13 of 22 Oven-Roasted Squash and Beets with Arugula
14 of 22 Maple-Butternut Puree
15 of 22 Squash and Sausage Shepherd’s Pie
16 of 22 Harvest Lentil Salad
17 of 22 Slow-Cooker Pot Roast Stew
18 of 22 Cheddar-Maple Squash
19 of 22 New World Chili
20 of 22 Butternut Squash and Apple Salad
21 of 22 Chicken and Kielbasa Winter Stew
22 of 22 Walnut Room Butternut Squash Ravioli

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